JumpStart School

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School is starting in a few weeks and young children are preparing for September. They practice their ABC’s, numbers and expand their vocabulary. They read, do worksheets, use flash cards and sit with IPADS/technology. Is this enough to be ready? Many of our students struggle in school not from cognitive weakness but sensory, language, behavioral and motor weaknesses that make them less available for learning. These issues interfere with attention/focus, executive functioning, social skills and postural abilities/endurance.

So what does it take to be ready for school? How can we increase success especially for the early elementary school years? How can families facilitate and foster these necessary skills in their daily life?
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100 Hearts for 100 Years

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In April 2017, the American Occupational Therapy Association celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Occupational Therapy and Dynamic Kids couldn’t wait to join in! Celebrating this milestone gave our Occupational Therapists the opportunity to celebrate their profession and how far they have come. Pediatric OT’s focus on self-regulation, executive function, sensory processing and motor planning all with the goal of helping children to perform everyday activities to their highest potential.
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100 words for 100 years – American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

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Happy Birthday AOTA! Look how far we’ve come!

OT, especially pediatric, has made incredible strides in the treatment of children. Occupational Therapy helps children to develop the underlying skills necessary for learning, social capacities, self-confidence, motor abilities and functional skills. We have moved beyond just crafts and handwriting to focus on:

1- Self-regulation

2- Executive Function

3-Sensory processing

4-Motor planning

5-Social Skills

This 100-year anniversary is an opportunity for our profession to celebrate our enriched past and look to the future with optimism for children and their families!

35 Years

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I celebrated my 35 years as an Occupational Therapist with a huge Open House at Dynamic Kids’ new space.  We showcased our beautiful, expanded, new office with 3 sensory gyms, treatment rooms, evaluation rooms, staff rooms and more.  We included everyone;  clients (past and current), families, educators, therapists, colleagues, neighbors and the general community.  (more…)

Unplug August

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Sensory activities for the hot days ahead!

We are half way through the summer and the weather has been gorgeous here on the East Coast which allows you and your children to be outdoors most days and nights. Make sure you stay outside, experience nature, and enjoy as many whole- body sensory and motor activities as possible together.

Here are some suggestions for making the most out of the remainder of the summer with your children. (more…)

Sensory Earth Day

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Earth Day is upon us and it is a beautiful, sunny and warm day in New York. This comes after a long, cold, snowy winter when many children spent too many hours indoors and attached to technology. As Therapists and Child Development Specialists we know the importance of the natural environment in the lives of children and their development. (more…)

National Day of Unplugging

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There is no denying the media, the Internet, video games, and computers are all part of our daily lives. We use these electronic devices for a variety of reasons; for work, to assist us in our everyday routines, to keep up with friends, and for play and recreation. For the most part, technological advancements have improved society. But what effects do these gadgets really have on young childrens’ development as they grow? (more…)

World Autism Awareness Day!

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d_200804_d_200804_waad7_02_180wideThe sixth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2013. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day and use it as an opportunity to spread awareness about autism to the community.

We at Dynamic Kids are committed to providing the most comprehensive, therapeutic services to our students and families with ASD. As awareness grows on the global level with organizations such as Autism Speaks combined with the commitment of practices such as Dynamic Kids and our extraordinary therapists, we can make a significant difference in the future of our children and families. Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech and Language Pathologists are critical team members for students with ASD. Our expertise is essential to aid students in the development of their sensory, motor and language skills. We are the professionals that remediate problem areas, facilitate development and make modifications and accommodations to improve function. (more…)