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Katie Hodgson
Dec 3, 20245 min read
Top Sensory Gifts for the Holidays: An OT's List of Favorites from 2024
Happy December, y'all! As we head into the final month of the year, many of us are gearing up for a busy holiday season, adding to our...
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Jeanne-Marie Elizabeth H Martin
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Preparing for the Holidays: Tips for Parents Supporting Neurodivergent Children
As parents—and really as people—the holiday season can stir up a mix of emotions. On one hand, it’s a time filled with cozy, nostalgic...
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Renee Lake
Oct 1, 20247 min read
Advocating for your Child: What to know about the Psychoeducational Evaluation Process
Happy October Friends! This blog is intended to be a ‘ Reader’s Digest’ version of the school-based evaluation process (which is one of...
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Katie Hodgson
Sep 3, 20246 min read
What is Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and why is it the “Gold Standard” for helping families with young kids who are struggling?
PCIT is an early family intervention therapy for children aged 2-7 that has extensive evidence for treating externalizing behaviors such...
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Renee Lake
May 7, 20245 min read
Autism and Females...Challenging what we thought we knew...
Let’s start with a little free association…think of the first three words that come to mind for each of the words/terms/people/places...
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Katie Hodgson
Apr 2, 20243 min read
Perspectives of a Neurodiverse College Student: "How A Disability Changed My Life"
Happy Autism & Neurodiversity Awareness and Acceptance Month! Fight or flight. It is a primal physiological reaction that triggers our...
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Katie Hodgson
Mar 5, 20245 min read
An Educational Advocate's Tips for Parents: Navigating "Behaviors" at School.
As I write this article, I remember vividly assisting my sister with her daughter who was kicked out of every daycare by the time she was...
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Katie Hodgson
Feb 5, 20244 min read
Parent Hack: 3 Steps to Understanding Your Child's Behavior for a Win-Win
Behavior is a funny thing. It provides a deeper understanding into what our child is experiencing. At the same time, it can flood our...
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Katie Hodgson
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Exciting Plans for 2024!
As we reflect back on 2023, we celebrate the successful launch of the Lowcountry Neurodiverse Network (LNN) in August! Creating a...
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Katie Hodgson
Nov 27, 20235 min read
Sensory Toys and Gifts for the Holidays: A Pediatric and Adolescent Occupational Therapist's Guide
The holiday season is a time of joy, excitement, and togetherness for families. For children and adolescents with sensory processing...
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Katie Hodgson
Nov 6, 20231 min read
Physical Health: Listening to your Body
Originally Posted by Auptima Press Written by Toni Boucher As much diversity as there is on the spectrum we all have sensory regulation...
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Katie Hodgson
Oct 3, 20237 min read
Autistic Emotional Intelligence: Understanding How Your Child Processes their "Feelings"
When my youngest son was 18 months old, he developed leukemia and spent 12 months in the hospital. During that time, I didn’t experience...
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Katie Hodgson
Sep 6, 20235 min read
To Evaluate or Not to Evaluate: That is the question...
As its name implies, Autism Spectrum Disorder falls on a continuum, meaning the associated characteristics fall underneath the...
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Katie Hodgson
Jul 30, 20236 min read
Running on Fumes: Managing Parenting Burnout
How was your summer? Filled with sun, beach trips, pool time, waking your kids up to get ready for camp? Maybe it was smooth sailing with...
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Katie Hodgson
Jul 5, 20234 min read
Essential Summer Survival Kit: Optimize Fun with a Smooth Transition Back to School
School is out and summer is in full swing. While for many this is a time of relaxation and joyful spontaneity, it can be more challenging...
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Katie Hodgson
Mar 28, 20231 min read
Introducing the Lowcountry Neurodiverse Network!
When I started my private practice in Charleston in 2019, I quickly discovered from clients just how difficult it is to find: Like minded...
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