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What to do after your child meltdowns

Ever had your child meltdown in public and not know what to do? I’ve seen too many to count, especially living in Orlando and visiting...

All is NOT calm, but all is BRIGHT

I saw this quote on a Christmas card sent to me from a family I work with and boy did it stick with me. The holidays are challenging...

5 tips for a calm Thanksgiving with your child

A table with lots of food to share

Interoception- understanding what's inside.

Imagine being at the park. You are sitting at a picnic table, reading. You notice you are starting to get too hot, so you move into the...

Vestibular Input- It's not all about spinning.

Isn't that what most people think, especially when talking about a child with sensory needs? But it is so much more intricate and...

Proprioception- All the facts!

Proprioception. Propio-what?! It's a fancy word for the sensory input that gets transferred from our joints and muscles to tell us about...

"Ouch! Don't touch me!"

Ever hear this from your child and thought, "I barely touched you"? It might be that their tactile system is on overdrive. Let me...

Why you should not overlook the importance of taste and smell...

Taste and smell are important senses and they often get overlooked. Did you know that smell and taste are present at birth? Infants are...

Everything you need to know about: Sensory Integration.

Have you heard the phrase "sensory integration" or the word "sensory" thrown around a lot. Do you really understand what it means, or how...

But what does an occupational therapist even do…?

Welcoming you to Empower Kids Therapy, a pediatric occupational therapy company in Orlando, Florida.

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