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November 7, 2023

Autumn's Symphony: Nature's Sensory Playground for Kids

As the leaves change color and the air grows crisp, autumn presents a unique sensory playground for children. At Flourishing […]

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September 28, 2023

Empowering Children: The Freedom to Choose in Sensory Integration Therapy

At Flourishing Lives Occupational Therapy in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, we believe in empowering children to take charge of their […]

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September 22, 2023

Optimizing Regulation At Home

Creating a home that is safe for your child is a fundamental part of supporting your child’s development. A “Safe” […]

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August 28, 2023

Cultivating School Readiness: Occupational Therapy Insights for Preschoolers

As your preschooler begins their exciting journey towards formal education, a strong foundation becomes crucial for their future learning and […]

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Sensory Diets: What Are They and Do They Work?

Introduction: For individuals with sensory processing difficulties, daily life can be challenging. Sensory diets have gained popularity as a therapeutic […]

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How Occupational Therapy Can Help Children With Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition in which the brain has difficulty processing and responding to sensory information from […]

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What is the Importance of Play for Children in Occupational Therapy?

Play is an essential part of childhood development, and it is especially important for children who are receiving occupational therapy. […]

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February 17, 2023

Why do some people not register pain the same as others?

Touch, or tactile input, is one of the body’s senses and it is how we register physical feeling. Pain is […]

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December 2, 2022

Picky Eating - More than meets the eye.

As a child, I was an extremely picky eater. The list of foods I refused to eat was far longer […]

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October 3, 2022

Adapting to Adaptability

All of the families who come to us are unique. They have different struggles across every kind of factor you […]

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August 13, 2021

What is Sensory Integration Therapy?

In my previous post, I mentioned what sensory processing dysfunction is and did a brief overview of sensory integration therapy. […]

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August 13, 2021

When sounds are just too much to handle, a point of view from an auditory sensitive sensory OT

Have you ever experienced a sound that just makes your spine shiver? Something like nails on a chalk board possibly. […]

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That feels weird! - How our body interprets tactile input

When I was a kid, my Mom brought me to a farm supply store to buy bulk bird seed. They […]

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What is Occupational Therapy and Sensory Processing Dysfunction?

Occupational therapy is a medical profession where the focus is to help people gain functionality and independence for their lives […]

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