Occupational therapy
Hand Flapping in Toddlers: Why Does My Child Do It?
Hand flapping in toddlers is often how a big feeling leaves the body. What it means, what it is not, and when to ask an OT or your pediatrician.
Rachel Yashouafar, OTR/LThe Parent Library
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Rachel Yashouafar, OTR/L
Occupational therapy
What Is Dysgraphia, and How Does OT Help?
What dysgraphia is, what it looks like in young kids, who diagnoses it, and how occupational therapy helps. Call (805) 702-3427 to start.
Rachel Yashouafar, OTR/L
Speech & Occupational therapy
How to Use Insurance for Speech Therapy and OT
How to use insurance for speech therapy and OT through Village: which plans we take, what you will pay, and what to ask your plan before you start.
Rachel Yashouafar, OTR/L
Occupational therapy
My Baby Hates Tummy Time. Does It Really Matter?
If your baby hates tummy time, here is why they protest, how much they really need, what helps tonight, and when to call the pediatrician.
Rachel Yashouafar, OTR/L
Occupational therapy
What Are Brain Breaks for Kids? Which Ones Work?
What are brain breaks for kids? See which short moving, heavy and calm breaks can help focus, how long to take them, and when to ask an OT.
Rachel Yashouafar, OTR/L
Occupational therapy
What Is the Zones of Regulation? Does It Help Young Kids?
The Zones of Regulation sorts feelings into four colors to help kids notice and calm big emotions. See what helps toddlers first and when to ask an OT.
Rachel Yashouafar, OTR/L
Occupational therapy
Noise-Canceling Headphones for Kids: When Do They Help?
Do noise-canceling headphones for kids help with sound sensitivity? When to use them, when to skip them, what to look for, and how OT helps.
Rachel Yashouafar, OTR/L
Occupational therapy
Is It Too Late to Start OT for My Older Child?
Is it too late to start OT for an older child? No. See what OT looks like for school-age kids and teens, and when to ask for an evaluation.
Rachel Yashouafar, OTR/L
Occupational therapy
On an OT Waitlist? What to Do While You Wait
Stuck on an OT waitlist? The legal clock on evaluations, how to start sooner, what to try at home, and what to write down before the appointment.
Rachel Yashouafar, OTR/LSchedule a Pediatric Therapy Evaluation in Westlake Village
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