The snow here won’t quit, but it is peak time to plan for summer camp. Parents are getting their clothing ready, the backpack, and lining up transportation as needed. They are desperate to get their special needs kid toilet trained in time for camp. I understand their urgency. They know it will take time,…… Continue reading Its Toilet-Training-for-Camp Season!
Month: February 2026
Why OT’s Do a Better Job of Treating Interoceptive Awareness than Psychotherapists
There is so much out there about trauma therapy that addresses the brain and the body. As if the idea is new. It is only new to you if you believed that talking alone solved the problems that originate from experiencing terror. Every OT knows that you are more than your mind. It is integral…… Continue reading Why OT’s Do a Better Job of Treating Interoceptive Awareness than Psychotherapists
“Spoon Theory” for Extreme Fatigue Isn’t Enough: You Deserve Better Tools!
The concept of “spoons” is a popular one for people who are dealing with fatigue, pain, and weakness from any condition. It references the idea of pacing activities to prevent reaching a point of no return. Counting your spoons, using your spoons, saving your spoons; there are tons of SnapChat and Instagram posts on how…… Continue reading “Spoon Theory” for Extreme Fatigue Isn’t Enough: You Deserve Better Tools!
POTS and Learning to Drive
Why care about learning to drive? After all, POTS is a serious MEDICAL condition. Well….. Learning to drive is a rite of passage for almost all teens. But it is more than that. Using a private vehicle to get around can be huge for self-esteem. It can also make life easier. Buses…… Continue reading POTS and Learning to Drive