Hot Chocolate Play-Doh Sensory Bin
Play-Doh Ingredients: 1 cup of hot chocolate mix 1 cup of baking soda 2 cups of flour 1 cup of salt 1/2 cup of water 3 Tbsp. oil Sensory...
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Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Nov 6, 2018
Trauma and Stress
We all experience different levels of stress in our days. Stress experiences can occur in utero, shortly after birth, and/or throughout...
Carissa Speelman, M.A. CCC-SLP
Oct 22, 2018
Therapy Spotlight: Communication with AAC
Meet Evan... Evan came to Leaps and Bounds with extremely limited ability to communicate. He was able to do some sign language and...
Emily Galvan
Sep 25, 2018
Alphabet Sensory Bin
This activity can be used with any materials around the house (cotton balls, rice, noodles, buttons, etc). Just put them in a bin with...
Emily Galvan
Sep 24, 2018
Colored Spaghetti
Got noodles? Cooked noodles can provide a fun tactile activity!
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Sep 21, 2018
Food Wars: Tips for Your Picky Eater
Do mealtimes tend to feel more like a war for you as a parent? You might find yourself anticipating the crying, gagging, and battling...
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Sep 17, 2018
Sensory Processing: Signs & Symptoms Checklist
Below you will find an abbreviated Sensory Processing Signs and Symptoms Checklist that can help you determine if your child would...
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Sep 4, 2018
What is Sensory Processing?
October is Sensory Awareness Month and we’d like to take the opportunity to answer the question…What is Sensory Processing? We learn...
Carrie Salyer, MS, OTR/L
Jul 31, 2018
Difficulty Paying Attention?
My child has difficulty paying attention in class. I would prefer to not use medication. Do I have other options? Yes, there are other...
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Jun 26, 2018
The Out of Sync Child
Periodically we will be recommending different resources to help parents and educators better understand sensory processing. This book is...
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Jun 1, 2018
5 Strategies to Prepare Your Child for School
Whether your child is beginning Preschool or Kindergarten, it is no doubt a HUGE transition for you and your child. Preparation for this...
Julie Johnson OT, OTR/L MO
May 14, 2018
Therapy Spotlight: Intensives
Introducing Jack: Tying shoes. Jumping jacks. Pumping a playground swing. Socializing with peers. These are things that come naturally to...
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
May 1, 2018
Speech & Language Highlight: Is Your Child a Late Talker?
Is Your Child A Late Talker? Have you ever looked at your child’s peers and wished your child communicated like they did? Have you been...
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Mar 28, 2018
Autism Awareness: Personal Reflections
I have been fortunate to have worked with individuals that are impacted by Autism and their families for 20 years. As I sat down to write...
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Mar 16, 2018
Sensory Processing Q&A
What does sensory processing mean for you? At Leaps and Bounds, we often have Occupational Therapy students come in to observe the work...
Julie Johnson OT, OTR/L MO
Jan 19, 2018
Therapy Spotlight: A Search for Meaningful Occupations
Meet Dan... Dan has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and has been a part of the Leaps and Bounds family for many years. As he got...
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Jan 3, 2018
Sensory Meltdowns
If you are a parent of a child that has difficulty processing sensory input, you may know all too well what a meltdown can look like and...
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Oct 16, 2017
Sensory Awareness - Jennings' Family Q&A
October is Sensory Awareness month. As a way to raise awareness about sensory processing difficulties, we asked one of our wonderful...
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Oct 10, 2017
Therapy Spotlight - Success in the Community!
Meet Quentin… Quentin has been working at Leaps and Bounds for a few years now. He and his mother had a goal of bike riding for an...
Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Feb 23, 2017
Therapy Spotlight - Feeding Success!
Meet Natalie... Natalie is a 7 year old girl who loves toys, pretend play and drawing. Her life has not always been easy though. She was...
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