Eyegames, Part 3: Behavioral Optometrist’s Evaluation

Optometrist evaluation

Eyegames: Easy and Fun Visual Exercises: An OT and Optometrist Offer Activities to Enhance Vision! was co-authored by Lois Hickman and Rebecca Hutchins, an occupational therapist and an optometrist, and is a must read. This is a three part series based on this book, following our recent review, Eyegames: Easy and Fun Visual Exercises. In Eyegames, [...]

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Eyegames, Part 2: Visual Perception Problems

Visual Perception Problems

Eyegames: Easy and Fun Visual Exercises: An OT and Optometrist Offer Activities to Enhance Vision! was co-authored by Lois Hickman and Rebecca Hutchins, an occupational therapist and an optometrist, and is a must read. This is a three part series based on this book, following our recent review, Eyegames: Easy and Fun Visual Exercises. In Eyegames, [...]

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Test Drive Introducing the Alert Program through Song

Test Drive Alert Program

is a spiral-bound book with an accompanying CD full of practical ideas and suggestions on self-regulation. Appealing songs help introduce the Alert Program concepts to children in elementary schools, homes, or therapy settings. What is Self-Regulation? “Self-regulation is a child’s ability to control his or her behavior. It develops over time, and involves many aspects [...]

Eyegames, Part 1: An Optometrist’s Perspective on Vision Therapy

eyegames vision therapy

 is a fascinating read for professionals and parents alike. Co-authored by Lois Hickman and Rebecca Hutchins, an occupational therapist and an optometrist, this book is a must read. It will literally open your eyes (pun intended) into an understanding of the visual sensory processing component that is interwoven with all the other senses. On the [...]

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Starting Sensory Therapy: Fun Activities for the Home and Classroom

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Bonnie Arnwine was inspired to write  after her son was diagnosed with a Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and autism. Working with an occupational therapist she learned about using sensory-based activities to support her son’s growth and development. This book is a compilation of activities that proved successful in her son’s home program. Overview of Sensory [...]

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Pop Bead Critters for Fine Motor Needs

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Introducing , a pop bead book unlike any other. The beads have been created to provide the perfect pop! The book is a step-by-step guide for creating zany spiders, sea stars and octopi, as well as containing illustrated playscapes for the creatures to play on. Kids can also create classic necklaces, bracelets and chains. Features [...]

Delightfully Different Special Showcase

DelightfullyDifferent

I just had the opportunity to read a wonderful book, titled  by D.S. Walker. This book tells the story of a girl named Mia, and her family’s journey to love and acceptance through her special needs journey. As I continued to read this book, the story got so good I just could not put it [...]

Award Winning, Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom, a Must for Raising Awareness

BehaviorSolutions

Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year Award Tired of tomes on child behavior, heavy with text, and requiring tables of contents, indices, a highlighter, and a clear mind? They do not serve as effective reference manuals if you can’t identify a problem and then get to a solution quickly. When by Beth Aune, OTR/L, Beth [...]

Eye Games: Easy and Fun Visual Exercises Reviewed by Yoga Therapist

bookeye

This practical handbook, , opens with a beautiful segue describing light as the main factor in vision and our need to be outside and connected to nature. Natural light and time outdoors are key factors in all aspects of our health and in the introduction, they get right to the heart of the matter: “Experiencing life [...]

Sensory Parenting: Everything is Easier When Your Child’s Senses are Happy!

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Sensory Parenting:  Everything is Easier When Your Child’s Senses are Happy! By Britt Collins and Jackie Linder Olson  is a welcomed addition to the resource books available for both parents of children with sensory processing disorder and parents who want to use sensory strategies and activities to promote their child’s happiness and optimal development. The [...]

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