Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Anxiety – How are they similar and different ?

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Anxiety – How are they similar and different ?

Written By Deb Hopper, Occupational Therapist Does your child (or the children you work with) have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? Does your child (or the children you work with) have anxiety? How do you know where a child’s SPD and anxiety begin and end?...
Teaching Students With Auditory/Hearing Difficulties

Teaching Students With Auditory/Hearing Difficulties

Written By Deb Hopper, Occupational Therapist In the classroom, you are likely to find that some of your kids may have a form hearing impairment.  Teaching students with Auditory/Hearing Difficulties can be a challenge if you have no previous experience. This article...
Award Winning Classroom Environment – Let’s Meet Amy McGarry

Award Winning Classroom Environment – Let’s Meet Amy McGarry

With Deb Hopper, Occupational Therapist Amy McGarry is an inspirational teacher at one of our local schools – the Forster Holy Name Catholic School, who has recently won an award for her amazing and innovative classroom environment. I’m also very passionate (if you...