When Quick And Busy Attention Is A Gift
I was talking with a parent at the park drop-off, and off he ran as he often does with transitions into sessions. I couldn’t quite make out what his destination was this time. Lots of slush and an open field…
Homegrown Blog
Homegrown Therapy Alaska Blog provides a peek into the strategies used to connect with youth and provide a comfortable environment for effective results.
Our summer social groups were so much fun this year
Friendships were made, and lessons in interacting were had. Here’s just a peek at some of the fun, and some mysterious beauties of the insect world that were discovered by the kids.
Not a picky eater out there relishes the chance to try new foods
This sweet girl was trying to escape my therapeutic clutches for her feeding session today- and she eventually tried a few new things and built on her oral motor skills. Once it becomes clear that a child is developing into…
Check out what happened in Government Hill
Our OT Jason, along with this cool dude, initiated, planned, organized, then followed through with planting abandoned garden beds. Now with our intense daylight hours, he gets to harvest vegetables for himself and his family. I’m proud to be part…
Daily Sensory Tip #3: Get Comfortable with Touch
A good relationship with touch is vital to being comfortable in the world.
Jason Colon
Jason Is A Michigan Native Who Relocated To Alaska In 2016. He Graduated With A Master Degree In Occupational Therapy From Western Michigan University. Jason works with children of all ages and diagnoses. He believes children learn best when encouraged…
Alisa Elliott Rector
As an OT with 23 years of experience, I have worked with people of all ages and stages of life, starting with people at the end of their life, then moving on to early intervention