by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Sep 11, 2023 | OT Perspective, Sensory |
You do not need a designated sensory room to meet many student needs, but if you have access to a space it can be incredibly helpful. In part one of this multiple part blog series, let’s explore the environmental setup of a sensory room. In subsequent posts, we will...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Aug 14, 2023 | OT Perspective, Resources |
And just like that, the summer has come to an end. It can be hard to adjust back to the school schedule after an extended period of time away. As sad as I am to see summer go, the new school year always brings about a sense of excitement and opportunity. There are...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Jul 10, 2023 | OT Perspective, Resources |
I was recently in my local Target and spent some time in the dollar spot section. I was amazed at how many new items they had that are not only affordable, but easy to incorporate into my OT sessions. Today, I will highlight 10 of my favorite items and some ways I...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Jun 12, 2023 | OT Perspective, Resources |
Summer is upon us, and with that comes vacation! While vacations can be exciting, the process of traveling to the destination can be overwhelming for those with sensory needs. Today, let’s explore some practical tips you can use to support your child’s sensory needs...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | May 22, 2023 | OT Perspective, Resources |
Summer is quickly approaching! It can certainly be a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the school year, but it can also be hard to keep kids engaged in activities. Today, I want to highlight some of my favorite, OT-approved summer activities that I will be...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | May 8, 2023 | OT Perspective, Sensory |
As an OT, messy sensory play activities are some of my favorite to incorporate with my students! They can be a pain to clean up after, but the benefits outweigh the extra cleaning time for me. Now, before I go further with this post, I want to acknowledge that messy...
