Managing Expectations

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

Because this time of year is often filled with so many traditions, we have a lot of expectations going into the holiday season. It can be disappointing when those expectations aren’t met.

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Is There A Sensory Mismatch?

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

Have you thought about your own sensory preferences and how those may affect your child’s behavior?

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Toys That Promote Child Development and Communication

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

When it comes to developing social and communication skills, all toys are not created equal!

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What is Self-Regulation?

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

Self-regulation is the ability to stay in control and to adjust to environmental demands. 

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7 Things Parents Should Know About Special Education

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

With the start of the school year I thought that this would be a helpful post to start off my […]

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Let Go of Guilt: A note to parents of children with sensory and self-regulation issues

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

Can you relate to this scenario? Lulu seems to do well at school most of the time. You rarely hear […]

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4 Myths of Sensory Processing Disorder

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

You may have heard the term “sensory processing” or “sensory integration” related to your child’s behavior. You may have been […]

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9 Powerful Strategies To Help Your Child Get “Unstuck”

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

This is my favorite and probably most helpful blog post so far. Even though there are only 9 strategies, they are […]

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Willpower, the Super Power

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

I recently read The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and it was very inspirational. I would highly recommend it […]

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How (Not) To Ask The “Naughty” Child About His Day

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

“Did you have a good day?” It isn’t always the innocent question it sounds like. Most of the time when […]

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