Lyndsey Ryburn, MOT, OTR/LApr 27, 20222 minThe 8 Sensory Systems and Their ImportanceWe all begin developing our sensory systems and sensory processing skills in utero (that is, before we are even born). There are 8...
Lyndsey Ryburn, MOT, OTR/LFeb 28, 20224 minWhat are Primitive Reflexes? Why Are They Important for Development?What are primitive reflexes? Primitive reflexes are involuntary motor responses to sensory stimulation that originate in the brainstem....
Lyndsey Ryburn, MOT, OTR/LJan 27, 20222 minWhy Obstacle Courses are Beneficial for Development and How to Create ThemWhat is an obstacle course? An obstacle course is a series of challenging physical obstacles that are negotiated to achieve a particular...
Lyndsey Ryburn, MOT, OTR/LJan 10, 20223 min4 Ways to Encourage Self-Help IndependenceSelf-help skills are important for our little ones to work on to increase their independence and success in their everyday activities....
Lyndsey Ryburn, MOT, OTR/LDec 23, 20212 minSupporting Children with Sensory Processing Difficulty During the HolidaysThe holidays can be such a special and exciting time for many! But for children with sensory processing difficulties it can be stressful,...
Lyndsey Ryburn, MOT, OTR/L & Sierra Kiley, MS, CCC-SLP Nov 30, 20213 minAloha Holiday Gift GuideHappy Holidays! We have put together a gift guide with some of our favorite toys and activities that support speech and language as well...
Lyndsey Ryburn, MOT, OTR/LNov 12, 20211 minWhat is Crossing Midline and Why is it Important?Crossing midline simply means crossing over the imaginary line down the middle of the body; this could mean arms, legs or eyes crossing...
Lyndsey Ryburn, MOT, OTR/LNov 3, 20212 minThe Importance of Outdoor Play for Development!It may seem simple and obvious, but what was once a regular part of a child's day seems to be getting fewer and far between--outdoor...
Lyndsey Ryburn, MOT, OTR/LOct 19, 20212 min5 Daily Activities to Support Fine Motor DevelopmentFine motor skills are a compilation of strength, control, and coordination utilizing the smaller muscles of the fingers and hands. These...