September 2018
Ready or not, here they go!
Building Schedules
Scheduling is a process! Please reach out to your therapist or call us at the office about scheduling your OT, PT, and computer keyboarding for the fall. 973-535-5010
Ease into the routine
Switching from a summer to a school schedule can be stressful to everyone in the household. Avoid first-day-of-school mayhem by practicing your routine a few days in advance. Set the alarm clock, go through your morning rituals, and get in the car or to the bus stop on time. Routines help children feel comfortable, and establishing a solid school routine will make the first day of school go much smoother.
Keeping track of progress
Keep track of your child's growth areas by keeping records from school and therapies. We like the website Understood.org which has knowledgeable resources on Recordkeeping 101 Whether your child is in school or not, records are great tool to track your child's progress and needs.
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We love these books
A few of our therapists' favorite books with back to school topics in mind for you and your family:

  • Just Breathe by Mallika Chopra "For kids ages 8 to 12, this book is full of specific exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges and tips to lead a healthier, happier, and more connected life." Also great for parents!
  • Whole Body Listening Larry by Elizabeth Sautter, Kristen Wilson, Eric Hutchinson "For Preschool through 2nd - 3rd grade students: how two siblings learn they need to use their eyes, hands, feet, heart, brain, etc. to listen in group environments to not only access the information but to work as part of a group."
  • Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets by Barbara Esham "This award-winning story is a simple introduction to ADHD and the creative ways of finding solutions to the challenges that ADHD can create"

Enjoy the last days of summer!
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