Courtney St.Germain

Activity analysis of making homemade slime from two perspectives - (1) a more general OT perspective and (2) executive functioning specific perspective. This post highlights the complexity of a seemingly simple, fun activity that most kids enjoy.

A York University study found that autistic children who received DIR/Floortime therapy showed significantly reduced social anxiety, increased social enjoyment, and developed stronger emotional connections with their parents.

From a developmental perspective, the sense of self refers to a child’s emerging understanding of themselves as a distinct and continuous individual—separate from others—with their own thoughts, feelings, actions, and identity.