Summer is winding down and the school year has just begun. This time can bring changes, excitement, stress, and questions, so we’ve come up with a few tips to support you and your child as they transition back to school. 

You may have learned about the five senses - taste, smell, hearing, touch, and sight. But did you know that we actually rely on eight different sensory systems to understand and engage with the world around us?  In this blog post, we’ll explore each of the eight senses and how they support your child’s development, regulation, and ability to participate in meaningful activities. 

Summer is here! We’ve put together a few fun and easy activities to support your child’s development while they enjoy time off from school. These ideas build on key OT skills - like fine motor coordination & strength, visual motor skills, sensory processing, and emotional regulation - through playful, everyday experiences.