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Often in our profession, we do an exam, but perhaps we don’t fully know why we’re measuring the things we’re measuring and how to take those results to determine how and why you should recommend care. Another challenge is understanding how and what to check when...

Dr. Amy teaches how to use the developmental hierarchy of object/picture/symbol to increase prediction and decrease stress throughout your day. Even if a child could complete multi-step instructions before, they may be having a hard time following through and...

We didn't want to ignore some very important things happening right now, and that's school stress. This has been a hard time, and we can support our practice members by leading with brain development. Some points to share with your community: Brain-based back to...

The first thing we need to understand is that more stress equals bigger behaviors and deflections. But there’s one key thing we MUST remember: Behavior is a window into the brain! We must determine first if it’s a “bottom-up” issue or a “top-down” issue.

Studies have shown that continued exposure to heightened stress can have long term effects on learning and socialization. These days parents and kids are living in a state of chronic heightened stress. Even typically developing children are struggling right now. So...

I think we can all relate to the feeling of decision fatigue at one point or another in our lives. This feeling is especially common during uncertain times. Now is a critical time to keep things SIMPLE. Dr. Amy shares some specific and simple suggestions on how to do...

The two main questions we should be asking ourselves about every person in our practice (not just kids!) are: 1: What tools are they using to process their world 2: What does that tell us about where they are on this developmental trajectory? An excellent first step...

Let's talk about verbal/auditory tics and auditory sensitivity. This could look like clicking pens, scripting, repetitive sounds, and so much more. We know that behavior is a window into the brain. So what does this behavior tell us about an individual?

Boating, grilling out, and fireworks all sound like a lot of fun, but this can be a challenging weekend for those who struggle with behavioral, learning, and socialization challenges. Lack of prediction and an increase in sensory demand can create a lot of...

I wanted to share this with you! When we have growth, we always have a little bit of pulling in. That’s typical and normal. But there are some things you should look for to know if now is maybe NOT the right time to be increasing demand.

Hi there! Did you know there's a simple question you can ask kids to assess their visual cognition? Ask them, "How do you know if mom or dad is upset with you?" Their answer will reveal where they are in their visual cognitive development! The response also gives...

Chores can be a battle in a lot of homes. One-step instructional tasks tend to be easier. But if the job is to "clean your room," you might be seeing some push back or deflections.™ Determine which chores are easy and which ones are harder. Then follow these specific...