by Debbie Hopper | Apr 1, 2019 | Autism, Blog
As parents of a child with autism know, there are many factors that affect a child’s ability to feel safe and comfortable in their environment. Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have significant sensory issues and if they are to thrive, it is crucial...
by Debbie Hopper | Mar 26, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Occupational Therapy
Trichotillomania has always been a secretive thing, leading health professionals to believe for many years that it was extremely rare. But in recent years, researchers have discovered that it’s actually a common problem that affects up to 2% of the...
by Debbie Hopper | Mar 18, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog
Once upon a time, health professionals considered the hair-pulling habit of trichotillomania to be a rare disorder. A person’s urge to pull out their own hair was thought to be a psychiatric condition that affected a miniscule portion of the population. As a result of...
by Debbie Hopper | Mar 4, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Child Behaviour
If you have had a bad start to your day or things have gone wrong during the week, you may be familiar with the symptoms of anxiety creeping up on you. You might feel tight in the chest or experience a panicky feeling. Or you might feel scared, tense or irritated;...
by Debbie Hopper | Feb 24, 2019 | Blog, Child Behaviour, Sensory Processing, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
In years gone by, not much research was available on the ways that environment affects children with special needs. These children were often placed into regular classrooms and expected to conform to the parameters of the majority. Sensory-friendly classrooms were a...
