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By Ascend staff Sarah Mohammed As summer comes to an end and the new school year starts, many parents and children may be anxious about the new start and what the new school year will hold. For multilingual families and children, this concern and anxiety may be greater. Bilingualism has so many strengths and benefits;…
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By Ascend School-Based OT Bonnie Stewart Meal time prep is something most of us adults rush through. We may think that getting things done quickly, getting food on the table, and get the kids eating, is what is best. Mealtime prep can be a good time to spend with our kids. We can work on…
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By Ascend Staff Tristika Weaver-Maddox, COTA/L Halloween activities are in full swing, and as you get ready for the big day on October 31, here are a few tips from our OT expert to help you prepare your kids for Halloween events. How to create a sensory friendly experience: Costumes: Most pre-made costumes are made…
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by Ascend staff Christina Pandolfo, MS, OTR/L, School-Based Occupational Therapist It’s April, and along with our OT community here at Ascend we are celebrating Occupational Therapy Month, where we honor and spotlight our industry and the heartfelt work our dedicated therapists do in both clinic and school-based settings. Below are common questions about Occupational Therapy…
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NOURISHING SELF CARE FOR THERAPISTS AND TEACHERS by Christina Pandolfo, MS, OTR/L (School-Based Occupational Therapist, Ascend Rehab Services, Inc.) Part 4: Creating Your Own Self-Care Plan This is the last of our 4-Part Series on Self-Care where we get started on creating our own individualized self-care plan. If you have already embarked on this journey,…
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NOURISHING SELF CARE FOR THERAPISTS AND TEACHERS by Christina Pandolfo, MS, OTR/L (School-Based Occupational Therapist, Ascend Rehab Services, Inc.) Part 3: Healing Chronic Stress Through Nourishing Self-Care: 7 Healing Habits Establishing a nourishing self-care program is vital when working to heal and reverse the effects of chronic stress. The goal is to regain a sense…
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