Author Archives: Jordana Schwarz, MSc.OT., OT Reg. (Ont.)
Social Skills/Self-Regulation Group: A Reflection
Our fall social skills/self-regulation group has just come to an end and I’m left with mixed emotions. On one hand, I’m excited; seven children have completed the program and are now equipped with new skills to enhance their social interactions…
OT Tips for Getting your Child Winter Ready
Occupational Therapy Blog Post Getting kids dressed to go outside in the winter can be a daunting task. On a good day it can take almost as long as the outdoor play itself. To avoid a hold up, parents will…
Putting the ‘Self’ in Self-Regulation
Self-regulation has become a well-recognized and important skill that children of all ages are expected to utilize. In fact, most report cards in Ontario now have a self-regulation section, which tends to be equally as significant as the measurements of…