An occupational therapist came to observe the TimberNook program last week. The woods were alive with play and laughter. It was magical. Kids were collaborating in one corner of the woods with their newly appointed “leader,” whom was distinguished by the wea ..
Read MoreWhen I tell people I'm a pediatric occupational therapist and that I run nature programming, a look of confusion often crosses their face. "Huh?" "You're a special needs camp?" "I don't get it. You're going to do occupational therapy with our children?" From ..
Read MoreSometimes we need to experience falling - in order to learn how to get back up again. The same goes for children. They need to fall from time to time. When children fall, they learn to get up, wipe themselves off, and continue on. They learn how to persevere: a very impo ..
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