Learning to Ride a Bike: A Guide for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids
Riding a bike takes balance, strength, coordination, and courage all at once. Here is how to build those skills through
October 22, 2026
Category: Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is about the “job” of living. For kids, that means playing, learning, and feeling comfortable in their own bodies. Dive into resources on sensory processing, fine motor skills, and emotional regulation to help your child navigate their world with more ease and independence.
How to Request a Network Gap Exception for Your Child’s Therapy
If your plan has no in-network pediatric therapist who can actually see your child, you can ask your insurer to
August 26, 2026
What Is a Superbill? A Parent’s Guide to Getting Reimbursed
A superbill is the itemized receipt that lets you claim back out-of-network therapy costs. Here is what is on it,
August 24, 2026
The Power of Visual Schedules for Kids Who Struggle with Transitions
Visual schedules use pictures or simple words to show a child what comes next, reducing anxiety and making time predictable.
June 4, 2026
Why Play Is the Foundation of Occupational Therapy
Play fuels brain development and everyday skills in children, and occupational therapy uses play because it’s motivating, repeatable, and rich
May 25, 2026
The Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy for Sensory Regulation
Animals provide steady, calming sensory input (tactile, proprioceptive, rhythmic movement) that can lower arousal and support attention, body awareness, and
May 14, 2026
What Is Occupational Therapy and How Can It Help My Child?
Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) helps children participate in daily activities—play, learning, self-care—by using fun, meaningful tasks to build underlying skills
May 8, 2026
Understanding Sensory Seeking vs. Sensory Avoiding Behaviors
The text explains sensory seeking and sensory avoiding as natural differences in how a child’s nervous system processes input (sound,
May 7, 2026
What Is Proprioception? Understanding Your Child’s “Heavy Work” Needs
The text explains proprioception as the body’s internal sense of position and force, and describes heavy work (pushing, pulling, lifting,
April 26, 2026
How Occupational Therapy Helps Kids with Emotional Regulation
The text explains that children’s strong emotions arise from developing sensory processing, interoception, and executive skills, and meltdowns reflect overwhelmed
February 12, 2026