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What is Sensory Processing?
October is Sensory Awareness Month and we’d like to take the opportunity to answer the question…What is Sensory Processing? We learn...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Sep 3, 2018


Difficulty Paying Attention?
My child has difficulty paying attention in class. I would prefer to not use medication. Do I have other options? Yes, there are other...

Carrie Salyer, MS, OTR/L
Jul 30, 2018


The Out of Sync Child
Periodically we will be recommending different resources to help parents and educators better understand sensory processing. This book is...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Jun 25, 2018


5 Strategies to Prepare Your Child for School
Whether your child is beginning Preschool or Kindergarten, it is no doubt a HUGE transition for you and your child. Preparation for this...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
May 31, 2018


Therapy Spotlight: Intensives
Introducing Jack: Tying shoes. Jumping jacks. Pumping a playground swing. Socializing with peers. These are things that come naturally to...

Julie Johnson OT, OTR/L MO
May 13, 2018


Speech & Language Highlight: Is Your Child a Late Talker?
Is Your Child A Late Talker? Have you ever looked at your child’s peers and wished your child communicated like they did? Have you been...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Apr 30, 2018


Autism Awareness: Personal Reflections
I have been fortunate to have worked with individuals that are impacted by Autism and their families for 20 years. As I sat down to write...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Mar 27, 2018


Sensory Processing Q&A
What does sensory processing mean for you? At Leaps and Bounds, we often have Occupational Therapy students come in to observe the work...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Mar 15, 2018


Therapy Spotlight: A Search for Meaningful Occupations
Meet Dan... Dan has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and has been a part of the Leaps and Bounds family for many years. As he got...

Julie Johnson OT, OTR/L MO
Jan 19, 2018


Sensory Meltdowns
If you are a parent of a child that has difficulty processing sensory input, you may know all too well what a meltdown can look like and...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Jan 3, 2018


Sensory Awareness - Jennings' Family Q&A
October is Sensory Awareness month. As a way to raise awareness about sensory processing difficulties, we asked one of our wonderful...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Oct 15, 2017


Therapy Spotlight - Success in the Community!
Meet Quentin… Quentin has been working at Leaps and Bounds for a few years now. He and his mother had a goal of bike riding for an...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Oct 9, 2017


Therapy Spotlight - Feeding Success!
Meet Natalie... Natalie is a 7 year old girl who loves toys, pretend play and drawing. Her life has not always been easy though. She was...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Feb 23, 2017


Rachel's Blog: Offering Insight into Autism
Rachel and her sister Kara are twins with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Rachel and Kara enjoy coming to Leaps & Bounds and participating in...
Rachel B.
Apr 20, 2016
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