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 Special Needs Toilet-Training-for-Camp Season!
Month: February 2026
Why Can’t Psychotherapists Target Interoception as Well as OT’s?
There is so much out there about trauma therapy that addresses the brain and body. As if the idea is new. It is only new to you if you thought talking alone solved problems that originate in terror. Every OT knows that you are more than your mind. It is integral to our profession. We…… Continue reading Why Can’t Psychotherapists Target Interoception as Well as OT’s?
“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. Using a private vehicle to get around can be huge for self-esteem. It can also make life easier. Buses and Ubers are never going to…… Continue reading POTS and Learning to Drive