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7 Mistakes Parents Make with Sensory Diets (And How OTs Fix Them)

If you're a parent in the Greater Kansas City Area raising a child with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing challenges, you've probably heard about sensory diets. They sound like the perfect solution, a personalized plan of activities to help your child regulate their sensory needs throughout the day. But here's the thing: sensory diets only…
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ADHD and Sensory Processing: Why Your Child Might Be Struggling (and How OT Can Help)

You've probably noticed it before. Your child with ADHD gets overwhelmed in crowded places. They can't seem to stop fidgeting during homework time. Tags on shirts are an absolute dealbreaker. Certain sounds make them cover their ears and melt down. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. And here's the thing, it might not just…
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Developing Independence: How OT Helps Kids Master Daily Routines

Picture this: It’s 7:15 AM. You’re rushing around the kitchen while your kiddo is still standing in their bedroom, staring at their dresser like it holds the secrets of the universe. “Just get dressed!” you call out for the third time. Sound familiar? If mornings (or evenings, or really any time involving a routine) feel…
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Looking For Pediatric Occupational Therapy? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know First

So you've heard that your child might benefit from occupational therapy. Maybe a teacher mentioned it. Maybe your pediatrician brought it up. Or maybe you've just been doing some late-night research after noticing your kiddo struggling with certain tasks. Whatever brought you here, you're in the right place. Finding the right pediatric occupational therapy clinic…
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Picky Eating Vs Feeding Disorder: How to Know When Your Child Needs OT

Your school-aged kiddo refuses to eat anything green. They want chicken nuggets for the fifth night in a row. Sound familiar? If you're a parent in the Greater Kansas City Area (or anywhere, really), you've probably wondered: Is this just a phase, or is something more going on? Here's the thing, picky eating is incredibly…
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