Our OT Miss Karen always knows how to make learning fun! After working hard on overcoming tactile sensory challenges, Karen’s clients were rewarded with a shaving cream party! #galvintherapy
Frozen watermelon is a great for food explorers. The icy cold temp preps the mouth for others texture and flavors. Sucking the juice works on lip strength. As the watermelon thaws, tiny bit of the fruit stay on the tongue with every lick. #galvintherapy
Frozen watermelon is a great for food explorers. The icy cold temp preps the mouth for others texture and flavors. Sucking the juice works on lip strength. As the watermelon thaws, tiny bit of the fruit stay on the tongue with every lick. #galvintherapy
What an exciting addition to the JB schools! Julie Billiart Schools #galvintherapy
Cari Ebert Seminars
September 21 at 11:25 AM ·
“Highly restricted, fixated interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus” is one of the criteria for diagnosing autism in the DSM-V.
When discussing programming, professionals often describe the child’s intense interests as “obsessions” or “fixations.”
As an autism mom and SLP, I encourage professionals to pause before using these terms.
The words “obsession” and “fixation” carry negative connotations and are typically considered obstacles to learning.
If we intentionally select more positive terms such as “deep interest, passion, or fascination” it is easier to view them as tools for learning.
One of the child-directed strategies we use in therapy is to follow the child’s lead. That means playing with things that are relevant and meaningful to the child.
The child’s deep interest can be related to anything—dinosaurs, letters, trains, light switches, Disney princesses, or even car washes.
By acknowledging the deep interest, we give value to the child’s preferences and we show respect for the individual. We also now have a starting point for building a meaningful connection with the child—and the child has a reason to want to interact with us.
‼️ Instead of saying “She is obsessed with birds” we could say “She is passionate about birds.”
‼️ Instead of saying “He is obsessed with car washes” we could say “His deep interest is car washes.”
‼️ Instead of saying “She is obsessed with letters” we could say “She is fascinated with letters.”
‼️ Instead of saying “He is obsessed with the color green” we could say “He is calmed by the color green.”
Showing another human being respect and giving value to their interests should be the minimum standard for us all, regardless of diagnosis or disability.
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Try these phrases! #galvintherapy
Mylee Gamboa OT
September 18 at 4:56 PM ·
Thanks to edutopia for this awesome reminder!
Decoding Dyslexia Oregon
October 9 at 8:25 PM ·
Do you know about these other learning differences? <Dys> means difficulty with.
Building skills for maintaining focus on a moving object and switching focus between two objects are important in visual tracking. Postural control is the foundation upon which other skills are developed and produced, including visual control! Using tape on the floor and cars, we were able to practice visual fixation and tracking (searching for the little pictures drawn on the tape and watching the car move in the track). Also, at the same time, working on joint stability in arms and legs and trunk strengthening to build postural control. #galvintherapy
Important to teach kids to be self sufficient. #galvintherapy
Fun costumes! #galvintherapy
Fun and Function
October 7 at 7:19 PM ·
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Birthday celebrations! #galvintherapy
Galvin Therapy Center
October 6 at 7:43 AM ·
Our developmental checklist provides a guide to milestones and tips at each stage from 1-6 years old. https://galvin-therapy-center.developmentchecklist.com/
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Thanks for the tip MooBoo Resources #galvintherapy
MooBoo Resources
7 hrs ·
Parents: If a "typical" Halloween is not right for your child, NO guilt! A successful Halloween looks different for different kids!
Emotional regulation is as important as reading, writing and mathematics in childhood development. In OT, we support a child’s growth in understanding emotions and how to manage them using sensory and cognitive tools. #galvintherapy
A tasting tray is a great way to encourage trials of new flavors and textures. #galvintherapy
Working on executive functioning skills in OT during a pandemic? Make a covid19 piñata of course! This might’ve been even more fun for the therapist. #galvintherapy
Functional communication is the key! #galvintherapy
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Back for day 6! These games offer many ways to build language. From WH questions and requesting, to labeling and pragmatic skills, games are a fun way to encourage language growth. #galvintherapy
All ready for our talk on ‘Guiding Parents through Feeding Development ‘ for pediatricians @ohioaap
Day 5 brings us to gross motor favorites! These items build coordination, strength and mobility skills in kids. #galvintherapy
Thunder, one of our favorite mini horses stopped by today to help us work on patience and having fun! #fieldstoneSTRONG #galvintherapy
On our 4th day of faves we look at feelings! These games and activity sets build into your child’s social emotional well being- From labeling emotions and internal sensations and teaching what to do with those feelings to scenarios presented to create understanding and empathy. #galvintherapy
Thanks for making Galvin such a great place to work! #galvintherapy
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! #galvintherapy #occupationaltherapy #superbowl
WED, FEB 17 AT 7:00 PM EST
Ask Us! How to Apply for Grants and Other Funds for a Child with Special Needs
Make mealtime fun! If the experience is fun, a child will be more likely to try new things.
Model appropriate chewing and make it a pleasant experience. Say “mmm, yummy”.
Try new foods that are similar flavors of food a child likes, but slightly bigger pieces. If your child likes sweet potato baby food, try baking a sweet potato until it’s very soft and mash it up. Then, try chopping it up into small pieces.
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Did you know that by age:
1 year, your child should eat coarsely chopped foods
2 years, eats table food with different textures, such as green beans, small pieces of chicken & pasta
3 years, chews & swallows most adult foods, including steak and raw veggies
If your child isn’t doing these skills, reach out, Galvin Therapy Center can help! galvintherapycenter.com
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