- 90 minute running time
- Teacher Interviews
- Seating/Posture, Fine Motors, Gross Motor
- Transitions, Individual Sensory Needs
- Sensory Friendly Classroom, Teacher Interviews
Product Description
Occupational Therapist Britt Collins takes us through a host of activities of daily living (ADL’s) with several children. Parents and caregivers often find themselves at a loss when children have difficulty adapting or adjusting to ADL’s, such as – eating, dressing, bed-time and brushing teeth. Britt demonstrates several sensory regulation strategies with the children that facilitate a balance to these everyday tasks. She presents activities to help children with th… More >>
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I was pulling my hair out, My son was driving me nuts, WE only got Occupation Thearpy maybe 1 time a month 2 if lucky. I needed help! I found these DVD’s and ALL I can say is WOW! IT was amazing I just sat infront of the TV with mouth OPEN!! going WOW. AMAZING. taking notes and ya know what.. Next day IT was amazing how much of the stuff helped us out. The Idea’s were great. IT was like she knows what I wanted to ask to see next. The kids are REAL not fake it was amazing to see and hear the story’s about the kids and how far each has come!
IF you have the need for Occupation thearpy on your child THIS is a great buy! I have told soo many about it and they love them all! As I LOVE them beyond words! Thanks for making a great DVD FINALLY to help MOM’s on the EDGE!
Rating: 5 / 5
I’m a big fan of this DVD series. The OT is articulate and pleasant to watch. She gives suggestions on a variety of things to do as each child is different and has different needs. What works for one child, might now work for another child and I appreciate that all children with special needs are not lumped into one. We all have to work with our OTs, STs, PTs, etc., to find what works best for our individual children.
This DVD goes through an entire day starting with waking up, having breakfast, and getting ready for school. She immediately gives tips on dressing and morning manic energy and where to direct it. As someone that works with several special needs children, Britt knows the struggles we face and she addresses them and provides useful strategies.
The information covered includes fine motor skills, gross motor (trampolines, jumping, crashpads, tunnels, etc), stuff you can do in the afternoon when your kids have a lot of extra energy and need to calm their bodies. She goes over homework (be consistent with school OT) and dinnertime (be prepared, involve the kids in preparation if possible) and bedtime (lights, sensory needs, accommodations).
I found the chapters about “Organization of Behavior” and “Individual Sensory Needs” most helpful. They cover weighted vests, weighted blankets, calming strategies, ways to re-direct behavior and encourage using ones words. Mrs. Collins is always respectful with the children, but firm. She’s an excellent role model.
There is a chapter on Aquatic Therapy, which didn’t resonate with me until I looked into my local YMCA. I hadn’t thought of therapy in a pool, but am not finding it useful and my son loves it. Four other OTs contributes their knowledge on this DVD. Dr. Thompson has an amazing playroom and she gives tips on decorating around sensory needs.
Rating: 5 / 5
My daughter’s OT let me view this DVD for the section on dinner, eating is always a battle in our home. the OT has some good ideas on stuff to do to make eating less of a headache. I watched whole DVD and got a lot of good info. My daughter won’t touch a lot of things and they showed a kid use bags over his hands. There are many things to learn and do.
Rating: 5 / 5