by p2_developer | Feb 24, 2023 | Children, Emotions
As a young child, some parents may have been given time-outs and got spanked for talking back to their parents, fighting over a toy with a sibling or jumping off a couch and accidentally knocking over and breaking a glass. In many cultures and societies, it was and is...
by p2_developer | Dec 1, 2022 | Behaviour, Children, Emotions
I know, it is hard to imagine that louder meltdowns or higher levels of sensory seeking are part of the journey towards connectedness. While this is not always the case, this could be true for you or your child. Through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory, we can come...
by p2_developer | Oct 6, 2022 | Children, Emotions, Play
One of the most common challenges we see when working with kids, is difficulty with losing. Many rounds of Pop Up Pirate have ended in tears and scattered game pieces. For children, losing can feel very unexpected and extremely frustrating. Learning how to win...
by p2_developer | May 18, 2022 | Children, Emotions
As Occupational Therapists we often receive referrals for children who have behaviour or emotional regulation challenges. These children are often described as unpredictable, explosive, naughty, avoidant or destructive. In the past a lot of attention has been given to...
by p2_developer | Mar 24, 2022 | Anxiety, Children, Emotions, Sensory
We have 8 senses – sight, smell, taste, hearing, touch, vestibular, proprioception and interoception. There are 3 key types of sensory processing difficulties that can affect the way we process information through any of our 8 senses. These include: · Sensory...
by p2_developer | Feb 10, 2022 | Children, Emotions
There are three distinct parts of the brain that are responsible for arousal. These being the reticular activating system, thalamus, and the amygdala. The reticular activating system acts as a gate keeper for sensation. At this level, the sensation is categorised as...
