Category Archives: Behaviour

Music therapist has to be creative to teach I had the opportunity to interview music therapist named Jenny (Ryan) Yoston. Jenny’s passion for music therapy is evident. She wanted a career in music; it has always been a part

Psychologist with experience in treating anxiety in children, says today’s children are stressed in this complex and sophisticated world while the development of children tries to remain the same. I had the chance to speak with child psychologist Dorothy

Mom says her bullied teen does not stand out As an occupational therapist, I expect that some of the children and teens I help experience bullying.  The reasons are many.  Some have development coordination disorder and their clumsiness makes

I think Kari Dunn Barton is not just a pretty good teacher from Minnesota but a pretty incredible, world-class educator for developing the Incredible 5-Point Scale. I use 5-point scale for more than just children and youth with autism.

Be specific when asking a child to take a ‘movement break’ There are many false beliefs surrounding the use of sensory strategies to turn a child’s unwanted, challenging, or inappropriate behaviour into engagement and participation in learning and play,

How to help your child learn how to manage time and space and maybe even homework! Thanks to twitter follower @cuddlesoap for suggesting this topic. Executive function is the process that helps you function in daily life. It is your

Mom says her child is prone to angry outbursts Earlier this week, I interviewed the mother of a 71⁄2 year old boy who has Tourette’s Syndrome. Her son was diagnosed a little over two years ago, just as he

More tips on how to explore, and help a child overcome some behaviours If your child isn’t responding to behavioural approaches it might be time to check to check into possible sensory issues. When occupational therapists are trying to

Some behaviours serve to alert, calm or focus. As I carry on with my occupational therapy mission to explain some truths and falsehoods about “Is it sensory or behaviour?”, I hope readers are starting to understand how occupational therapists

What to do if a child senses danger when there is none If a child tries to take flight from a situation that isn’t that dangerous it might be a good idea, once the child feels safe, to help