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The STNR Reflex: Why It Matters for Your Child’s Development The Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) is a crucial primitive reflex that plays a key role in a baby’s movement and motor development. While it serves an essential function in early life, if it remains active beyond infancy, it can lead to challenges in coordination, […]

Understanding the Moro Reflex and Its Link to Anxiety The Moro reflex, also known as the “startle reflex,” is one of the earliest automatic reactions newborns exhibit. It’s a primitive reflex that helps infants respond to sudden stimuli—like loud noises, bright lights, or abrupt movements—by quickly extending their arms and legs, followed by pulling them

Embracing Neurodiversity in Girls: Understanding and Supporting Unique Minds When we think of neurodiversity, our minds often go to boys, particularly in the context of autism or ADHD. But neurodiversity in girls is just as prevalent, though often under-recognized. This lack of awareness can lead to missed diagnoses and a misunderstanding of their unique needs.

The Importance of Crawling in Babies Crawling is one of the most significant milestones in a baby’s development. This crucial phase, typically occurring between 6 to 10 months, is much more than just a precursor to walking. It lays the foundation for various cognitive, physical, and social skills that are essential for a child’s overall

Growing an OT Neurodiversity-Affirming Private Practice with Samantha Rothman Join us as Samantha talks about creating a neurodiversity-affirming practice with a whole-child approach. Samantha discusses how she grew her practice to include 5 therapists, as well as the importance of setting boundaries to avoid burnout as her practice grows. https://open.spotify.com/episode/07VTte9TVsfSo03RF7xTJq?si=UMiErFVXQI2Zn1EdMFR7IA

Revolutionizing Patient Care Systems Beyond Clinical Boundaries Our founder, Samantha Rothman, discusses her innovative approach in providing more accessible and mobile occupational therapy services for children with developmental disabilities. Samantha shares her journey from being an employee to creating a significant impact in the healthcare system, highlighting the challenges and rewards of her entrepreneurial path

The Power of Play: Exploring Play-Based Speech Therapy for Children By: Samantha Rothman, MS. OTR/L Speech development is a critical aspect of a child’s early years, influencing their communication skills and social interactions. In the realm of speech therapy, a dynamic and engaging approach known as play-based speech therapy has emerged as a transformative method.

The Power of a Neurodiversity Affirming Practice By: Samantha Rothman, MS. OTR/L In a world that celebrates diversity, it’s essential to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness of every individual, including those who fall under the umbrella of neurodiversity. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in neurological development, encompassing conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and

Developing a healthy frustration tolerance Frustration is a natural part of life, and learning to cope with it is an essential skill for children to develop. Building frustration tolerance helps them navigate challenges, setbacks, and disappointments with resilience and grace. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of frustration tolerance in children and provide

What is DIR Floortime? DIR Floortime (Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based Floortime) is a therapeutic approach used by some occupational therapists and other professionals to support the development of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental challenges. The DIR Floortime approach is based on the idea that children’s development occurs in the context of their