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/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...