by kidSHINE | Nov 26, 2024 | Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Disorder
By Dr. Amy Wheadon, OT, OTD, OTR KidSHINE LLC Founder and Pediatric OT Sensory Processing Skills and Self-Regulation are critical when they affect a child’s ability to participate successfully in everyday activities—whether at home, school, or in the community....
by kidSHINE | Jan 9, 2024 | Core Strength & Exercises
g and SHINE on! Coordinated, organized movement can have a positive effect on arousal level and regulation. This, in turn, can increase attention to task and overall engagement in everyday occupations. This month’s MoveSpiration is inspired by Yoga movements. Each of...
by kidSHINE | Jan 9, 2024 | Core Strength & Exercises
Dr. Amy Wheadon, OTD, OTR/L KidSHINE LLC Owner and Pediatric OT Why do OTs target core strength in treatment sessions? This is a great question that often comes up when I am talking to parents, educators and physicians about our KidSHINE programs and our philosophy...
by kidSHINE | Jan 5, 2024 | ExerSHINE POWER Bootcamp, Kids Fitness
EXERSHINEkids Bootcamp Inspired Family Fitness Fun! By Dr. Amy Wheadon, OTD, OTR/L 2024 has arrived, and many adults will set goals for themselves and their families for the new year. Increasing daily exercise and facilitating overall fitness is usually at the top of...
by kidSHINE | Jan 5, 2024 | Breath Work
I got an apple watch for Christmas this year, which has been amazing for my productivity- I can check email and respond to texts more quickly and stay on schedule for my clients and meetings. But there is an interesting feature on the apple watch that I am still...
