KTL occupational therapist Anna DeHondt teaches about the benefits of making tie blankets and tells you how to do a tie blanket at home with your child to be given to those facing housing insecurity during the winter months.

DIR stands for Developmental Individual Differences and Relationship. This therapy model acknowledges that every child's development is unique.

Co-regulation refers to the nurturing and supportive interactions that occur between two people allowing each person to feel safe, secure, and regulated.

Executive functions are the foundational building blocks that allow children to be successful in multiple areas of their lives. Strengthening these abilities supports children as they grow and develop.

Therapists who specialize in occupational therapy (i.e., OTs) help patients to participate in everyday occupations! What is an occupation? Read more to find out!

Bilateral coordination is the skill needed to use both sides of the body together in an organized way. We take for granted how often we rely on bilateral coordination skills in daily activities and play routines.

Around the age of 5-7 years old many children begin to develop the skills and coordination necessary to complete shoe tying. As your child begins to practice, here are some fun activities to help!

While sensory regulation is a term often used, the meaning is often not clear. This post breaks down what sensory regulation is and how the sensory system works.

Body awareness is the understanding of how our bodies move in space and placement. This spatial awareness of our bodies helps us to relate to objects around us and people in our environment.

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) refers to the ability to complete tasks in order to care for oneself.

Many ASD therapy programs incorporate sensory play to promote language development, social interaction, motor skills, problem-solving, and more. 

No one knows your child better than you do. What if you suspect something more is going on?

Whether your child has been referred to occupational therapy (OT) by another professional, or you’re wondering if treatment would be beneficial for your child, the first step is to receive an OT evaluation. But what does an evaluation look like?

Curious if your child is ready for potty training? It’s important that both you and your toddler are prepared for this exciting transition! Did you know that developmentally speaking, the transition from diapers to underwear follows a generally predictable progression?

We know it’s acceptable to feel every emotion, and as adults, we are able to match our reaction to the situation. Children don’t innately have the skills to do this, so they must be taught how to regulate their emotions.