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Feeding Difficulties - Ability vs Motivation
November 18, 2009 11:49 PM by Wendy Hof

One of the most challenging things when it comes to working with a family who has a child who "won't eat" is figuring out how much of it may be due to the child's inability to eat (sensory problems, physical problems, processing disorders, etc) and how Read More...

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Tuesday Tidbit - The Spit Cup
October 19, 2009 11:42 PM by Wendy Hof

When it comes to picky eaters one of the biggest challenges we have as therapists is getting the child to even taste something. There is, of course, an entire protocol to getting a sensory defensive child to allow food to be 1) in the room, 2) on the Read More...

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One word: "support"
October 7, 2009 12:03 PM by Wendy Hof

No matter who you are or what you do I truly believe that the one word that can help each and everyone of us through the challenges we may face in our lives is the word "support". Think about it. When you are having a tough day, when everything seems Read More...

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A Personal View of Autism
May 8, 2009 9:02 AM by Wendy Hof

Working in the Birth-to-three population we work with a wide range of developmental disabilities and handicaps. Autism is one of the most challenging because... well, Autism is a mystery in many ways. There is no rhyme or reason right now which children Read More...

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Seminar Recommendation - Nutrition and kids on the spectrum
May 4, 2009 9:32 AM by Wendy Hof

As a pediatric COTA I find it hard to locate seminars that will be inexpensive and informative. I have had my fair share of ones that have promised to show me how to do this and that and help with a number of different strategies and objectives that have Read More...

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Special Toys for Special Kids
March 23, 2009 11:57 PM by Wendy Hof

Last weekend I had to run into Toys*R*Us to pick up a birthday present for a party my son was attending. I am not a good shopper. I don't like to wander around the store looking at this or that - I much prefer to just know what I want to get, go into Read More...

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