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Potty training can be a challenge for most kids and the transition from diapers to a toilet is often not a smooth one. From teaching a child to communicate when feeling the need to complete independence with toileting, the process ...

Performing everyday grooming tasks can be challenging for children with sensory processing difficulties. With repeat exposure and sensory support, we can master a routine that works for accomplishing those daily grooming routines but what about the tasks that are not ...

Learning how to ride a bike is one of the biggest developmental milestones that propels a child from little to BIG kid status. It’s a momentous occasion where the child gains freedom in the ability to cruise the neighborhood with ...

The winter season has come to an end and springtime is underway. For many people, the expected warmer weather is a welcome change along with the regained opportunity to spend more time outdoors. However, for a child with sensory processing ...

Have you ever noticed your child walking on their toes or the balls of their feet? While toe walking can be commonly seen in toddlers that are initially learning to walk, this typically resolves around age 3-4 years old when ...

At Move U, our sessions likely look different than those of other occupational therapy services you’ve experienced. The clinic is inviting with its bright colors and various equipment. The open gym space is designed to be adaptable, allowing your child ...

Co-authored by: Kylee Withrow & Kristin Wittmayer Spring is just around the corner, and we can’t wait for the longer days and warmer weather! It’s time to get back to playing in the backyard, parks, and nature. Winter can make ...

Coauthored by: Kristin Wittmayer & Kylee Withrow Play is the primary occupation, or daily activity, for children. It is an opportunity to follow one’s interests, take risks by trying something new, interact with the world, and develop skills. Play is ...

One year ago, in a team meeting, I was tasked with selecting a word to be my mantra for the year. With Move U at that point being a mere 6-months old, the word that I selected was “persistence”. According ...

Doodling is often viewed as a distraction – a sign that a student’s mind is wandering and not where it is supposed to be. This can be quite frustrating for a teacher or parent as it appears that the child ...