OTKids Occupational Therapy

This is a great explanation of the foundational and philosophical differences between OT supports, and ABA support supports in the area of autism . 

Understanding the Divide: ABA and Occupational Therapy in Autism Support In the landscape of autism support services, few topics generate as much debate as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) versus Occupational Therapy (OT). Both fields share a commitment to helping individuals thrive in their daily lives — but their conceptual foundations, methods, and professional prepa...

Behavior is biology! Biological responses to our nervous system.

The second edition of Beyond Behaviors is here 💙 Years ago, I watched a child I was working with get sent to a "calm down room" — essentially isolated for behaviors that were really just his nervous system asking for help. That moment changed everything. It's why I wrote Beyond Behaviors, and it's why this book has resonated so deeply with parents, educators, and clinicians around the world, many crediting it for shifting the paradigm towards a new respect for neurodiversity. This updated edition goes even deeper into what kids are really telling us through their behaviors. I've updated references, and created a brand new chapter answering your questions from the Beyond Behaviors community. Because when we understand what's happening beneath the behavior, we can finally offer what kids need most: connection, safety, and co-regulation. Comment READY below to learn more and stay tuned! #BeyondBehaviors #Connection #BrainBodyParenting #ParentsOfInstagram #BehaviorsAreInsights