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The Synergy between Occupational Therapists and Lactation Consultants
By Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Michigan Craniosacral Therapy, and Kirsten Sonneville-Douglass, IBCLC, Live Latch Love At Michigan Craniosacral Therapy, we work hand-in-hand with lactation...
Want to introduce a new food to a picky eater?
“The toddler age is characterized by a constant recording of “No.” Sometimes the constant “no” makes us feel like we’re going insane. But nowhere is it more vexing than hearing “no” at meal times....
What is the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol?
The Beckman Oral Motor Protocol is an intervention that utilizes assisted movement and stretch reflexes to activate muscle contraction, build strength, and improve range of motion to the lips, jaw,...
Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs)
A tethered oral tissue or TOT, commonly known as a tie, is a tissue that is restricted, resulting in poor range of motion and mobility. TOTs can be hereditary. Children are born with these...
What is Therapeutic Listening?
Therapeutic listening (TL) is a sound-based program that can be utilized to empower children to develop skills in sensory areas such as auditory processing, respiration, vestibular, space...
The Power of Craniosacral Therapy: My Journey with my Son
I realized the power of using my hands to effectively treat children when I met my son in Guatemala. I had been a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for 17 years and was highly trained in many...