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Welcome Families
🎉 Exciting news! MPOWERME officially has a new home online: www.mpowermekids.com (link in bio)
This site was built for YOU — parents, caregivers, and families — so you can easily:
✨ Explore therapy services (OT & SLP)
✨ Learn about after-school programs and summer camps
✨ Access blogs, resources, and parent trainings
✨ Discover how we help children grow, play, and thrive
Come explore, share, and start your child’s journey to “develop their happy” with us today!
#mpowerme #developyourhappy #PedsOT #PedsSpeech #StepUpApproved #StepUpForStudents #SensoryProcessing
🎉✨ Purposeful Play Starts Here ✨🎉
Antonia Llull, MOT, OTR/L — Founder of MPOWERME, LLC, and Chief Play Officer at Play To Do, LLC — has curated a powerful trio of PlanToys designed to spark:
💡 Creativity
🤝 Connection
🧠 Key developmental skills
🪄 Explore her play ideas in the blog:
🔗 Small Kit, Big Impact (Link in bio)
💰 You can also use code TONINA5 for stacked savings!
#PedsOT #PedsSpeech #DevelopYourHappy #PlanToys #ChildDevelopment #MultiSensoryLearning
🌟 Therapist Spotlight: Stephanie Cameron, MOT, OTR/L
Stephanie is our Clinical Program Manager at MPOWERME, and brings over a decade of pediatric OT experience to our team.
She specializes in:
🎯 Sensory Integration
🖐️ Fine Motor Development
💬 Social-emotional Learning
👶Primitive Reflex Integration
When she’s not in the clinic, she keeps up with her energetic 2-year-old! She brings empathy and real-world understanding to every parent’s conversation and treatment session. Stephanie makes therapy feel meaningful, playful, and doable.
Let’s get to know her a little better:
💙 Get to Know Mrs. Stephanie! 💙
🍫 Fav dessert: Anything chocolate
🐊 Fav sports team: The Florida Gators
❄️ Fav Disney character: Elsa
🔵 Favorite color: Blue
🧲 Go-to therapy item: Squigz
🎲 Fav game: Catan
🌞 Outside-the-clinic fun: reading, going to the pool, and beach days!
🏔 Dream travel spot: Switzerland
📊 If not an OT: I’d be an accountant
🎤 Fav song: It’s All Coming Back to Me Now – Celine Dion
#DevelopYourHappy #MeetTheTeam #TherapyWithHeart #MpowerMeKids #MPOWERMETeam #PediatricOT #EmpoweredParenting #TherapyThroughPlay #MeetTheTeam
Did you know?
If your child has a Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA), you can use those funds for licensed OT & SLP services at MPOWERME!
💡 No more waiting lists or uncovered sessions. Let’s make therapy accessible. #StepUpForStudents #TherapyMatters #OTsupport #SLPforkids #MPOWERME #PedsOT #PedsSpeechTherapy
👋 Meet Johanna!
Johanna Wright, OTR/L is our Community Program Manager and one of our lead occupational therapists at MPOWERME.
With over 24 years of experience in sensory processing, developmental therapy, and inclusive program design, Johanna is passionate about creating safe, joyful spaces for every child —especially those navigating foster care, adoption, or complex needs.
She’s a true gift to our community 💛
🌟 Get to Know Mrs. Jo! 🌟
She’s an energetic mom of 4 and has been working in pediatrics for over 20 years! We hit her with some quick-fire questions — here’s what she had to say:
🍮 Fav food: Flan
😴 Fun fact: I sleep with my eyes open 👀
🐔 Fav Disney character: Hei Hei
🎀 Favorite color: Pink
🏐 Go-to therapy item: Therapy ball
🃏 Fav family game: Dutch Blitz
🌊 Favorite thing to do outside of work: Anything involving water — boating, paddle boarding & more!
🌴 Dream travel spot: Bora Bora
👩⚕️ If not an OT: I’d be a nurse
🎶 Fav song: I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Let’s hear it for Mrs. Jo and all the fun, nurturing, and imagination she brings to our kiddos each day! 💕💪 #PediatricOT #Mpowerme #MeetTheTeam #TherapyWithHeart #MpowerMeKids #MPOWERMETeam #PedsOT #MeetOurTherapists
✨ “Playful spaces aren’t just for fun—they’re for everyone. And they’re key to sparking innovation.”
In our May article for @innovation_world’s Innovation Insider, I explore how designing like a playground leads to more inclusive, empowering, and innovative environments.
🛝 Flip to page 14 here:
🔗 https://innovationworld.org/innovation-insider/#flipbook-31523/15/
#InclusiveInnovation #PlayToDo #DesignMatters #OTperspective #InnovationInsider
🟣“Getting It Done”
💪 Setting up a clinic is no small feat… but we’re making it fun, one playful moment at a time.
The MPOWERME space is starting to feel real — and we can’t wait to welcome you in!
🚧 Soft Launch: June 16
💜 Pediatric OT & Speech in Greater Orlando
#ClinicSetup #OTWithHeart #BehindTheScenes #MPOWERMEinMotion #PlayToThrive #SensoryTherapy #PedsOT #PedsSpeechTherapy #DevelopYourHappy
Meet our founding team 💛
🌟 Tonina (Antonia Llull, MOT, OTR/L) – Founder + Clinical & Program Director
🌟 Johanna Wright, OTR/L – Community Program Manager
🌟 Stephanie Cameron, MOT, OTR/L – Clinical Program Manager
Together, we’re replanting MPOWERME here in Central Florida -- and we couldn’t be more excited.
#MPOWERME #MeetTheTeam #TherapistLife #ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedTherapy #WomenInOT #PedsOT #PedsSpeechTherapy
Welcome Families 🎉 Exciting news! MPOWERME officially has a new home online: www.mpowermekids.com This site was built for YOU -- parents, caregivers, and families -- so you can easily: ✨ Explore therapy services (OT & SLP) ✨ Learn about after-school programs and summer camps ✨ Access blogs, resources, and parent trainings ✨ Discover how we help children grow, play, and thrive Come explore, share, and start your child’s journey to “develop their happy” with us today! #mpowerme #developyourhappy #PedsOT #PedsSpeech #StepUpApproved #StepUpForStudents #SensoryProcessing
Purposeful play starts here 🎉✨ Antonia Llull, Master of Occupational Therapy, Licensed Occupational Therapist - Founder of MPOWERME, LLC, and Chief Play Officer at Play To Do, LLC has curated a powerful trio of PlanToys, complete with play ideas to spark connection, creativity, and key developmental skills, all easy to read in our blog library: https://www.plantoys.com/blogs/blog/small-kit-big-impact-by-antonia-llull-play-to-do-llc The team at MPOWERME and PlayToDo curated a list of approved OT and SLP toys and games that are versatile, durable, engaging, and developmentally beneficial! https://www.plantoys.com/collections/occupational-therapist-recommended-15-off Add code TONINA5 for stacked savings. #PedsOT #PedsSpeech #DevelopYourHappy #PlanToys #ChildDevelopment #MultiSensoryLearning
MPOWERME is proud to be an approved provider through Step Up For Students. Families with the Unique Abilities Scholarship can now access licensed OT and SLP services with us -- making therapy possible even when insurance isn’t enough. COMING 2026! Our new summer, seasonal, and after-school programs are designed to be developmentally enriching, play-based, and Step Up For Students eligible. 🎯 Whether your child is on a therapy plan or just needs support beyond the school day, MPOWERME is ready. 📞 Call us today or DM to learn how to use your scholarship! #StepUpApproved #FESUA #TherapyThatWorks #MPOWERME #FamilyEmpowerment
Coming in 2026: Step Up-Eligible Seasonal & After-School Programs 📆 Mark your calendars -- MPOWERME is launching seasonal, summer, and after-school programs starting in 2026! These programs will be eligible for Step Up For Students funding -- both for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) and Educational Options (FES-EO). Think sensory-smart, fun-packed, developmentally tailored programming built to support learning and life skills. Stay tuned! In the meantime, reach out to use your current scholarship funds for therapy services. #StepUpPrograms2026 #MPOWERMEPlayToGrow #OTandSLP #FESUA #FESoptions
Maximize Your Step Up For Student Funds: What You Can Use Them For 🔍 If you’ve been awarded Step Up For Students funds -- don’t miss out! Here’s what you can use them for at MPOWERME: ✅ Occupational Therapy ✅ Speech-Language Pathology ✅ Future Seasonal/Summer/After-School Programming (launching 2026!) Whether you're seeking therapy now or planning for next year, we’re here to make sure your Step Up benefits support your child's unique journey. 📩 DM us with questions—we’ll help guide you through using your scholarship. #PedsOT #PedsSpeechTherapy #StepUpApproved #FESUA #TherapyThatWorks #MPOWERME #FamilyEmpowerment
🌟 Therapist Spotlight: Stephanie Cameron, MOT, OTR/L Stephanie is our Clinical Program Manager at MPOWERME, and brings over a decade of pediatric OT experience to our team. She specializes in: 🎯 Sensory Integration 🖐️ Fine Motor Development 💬 Social-emotional Learning 👶Primitive Reflex Integration When she’s not in the clinic, she keeps up with her energetic 2-year-old! She brings empathy and real-world understanding to every parent’s conversation and treatment session. Stephanie makes therapy feel meaningful, playful, and doable. Let’s get to know her a little better: 💙 Get to Know Mrs. Stephanie! 💙 🍫 Fav dessert: Anything chocolate 🐊 Fav sports team: The Florida Gators ❄️ Fav Disney character: Elsa 🔵 Favorite color: Blue 🧲 Go-to therapy item: Squigz 🎲 Fav game: Catan 🌞 Outside-the-clinic fun: reading, going to the pool, and beach days! 🏔 Dream travel spot: Switzerland 📊 If not an OT: I’d be an accountant 🎤 Fav song: It’s All Coming Back to Me Now – Celine Dion #DevelopYourHappy #MeetTheTeam #TherapyWithHeart #MpowerMeKids #MPOWERMETeam #PediatricOT #EmpoweredParenting #TherapyThroughPlay #MeetTheTeam
Struggling with Insurance Gaps? Step Up For Students Can Help Is your child missing therapy sessions because of limited insurance? Or maybe your commercial insurance doesn't cover enough OT or speech-language support? ✅ With Step Up For Students Unique Abilities, you can use scholarship funds to receive services from licensed professionals at MPOWERME -- no out-of-pocket surprises. We're here to help families get the care their kids need, regardless of insurance limitations. 💡 Already approved? Let’s talk about using your funds today to access skilled pediatric OT and Speech-Therapy services. #TherapyAccessForAll #OTandSLP #StepUpSupport #MPOWERME #PedsOT #PedsSpeechTherapy
Therapeutic play is powerful. At MPowerMe, we see how toys and games help children with developmental and learning challenges reach new developmental milestones -- whether in motor planning, social engagement, or emotional regulation. We know firsthand how powerful a simple game can be in shaping young minds. Inspired by Anya Kamenetz's NPR article, we recently explored this idea through three distinct lenses: education innovation, therapeutic application, and inclusive design. Across all perspectives, one message is clear -- brilliance and the power harnessed by "I can" begins with play. Let’s start a conversation that bridges therapy and education. Comment below or share your insights! 🧠 How are you using play to build executive function, resilience, or inclusion in your work? #PlayToLearn #ExecutiveFunction #InclusiveEducation #LearningThroughPlay #InnovationInEducation #PediatricOT #AccessibleDesign #Neurodiversity #TherapeuticPlay #ChildDevelopment #PedsSpeechTherapy
OT & SLP Services Now Available Through Step Up 📣 Great news for families using the Step Up For Students – Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)! MPOWERME is an approved provider of Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language services, and we’re already working with families just like yours. If insurance isn't enough -- or we're out-of-network -- you can still access high-quality therapy services covered by your Step Up funds. Let’s make sure your child gets the support they need. 🧠💬👋 #StepUpForStudents #FESUA #OTservices #SLPservices #MPOWERME #PedsOT #PedsSpeechTherapy
At MPowerMe, we believe every child deserves goals that fit. Goals that are inclusive, strength-based, and created with the child’s voice at the center. From fine motor skills, sensory processing, to emotional regulation, our team helps kids reach in ways that build not just skills, but identity. #WeMpower #PediatricOT #InclusiveTherapy #ReachTogether #ChildDevelopmentSupport
👋 Meet Johanna! Johanna Wright, OTR/L is our Community Program Manager and one of our lead occupational therapists at MPOWERME. With over 24 years of experience in sensory processing, developmental therapy, and inclusive program design, Johanna is passionate about creating safe, joyful spaces for every child --especially those navigating foster care, adoption, or complex needs. She’s a true gift to our community 💛 🌟 Get to Know Mrs. Jo! 🌟 She’s an energetic mom of 4 and has been working in pediatrics for over 20 years! We hit her with some quick-fire questions — here’s what she had to say: 🍮 Fav food: Flan 😴 Fun fact: I sleep with my eyes open 👀 🐔 Fav Disney character: Hei Hei 🎀 Favorite color: Pink 🏐 Go-to therapy item: Therapy ball 🃏 Fav family game: Dutch Blitz 🌊 Favorite thing to do outside of work: Anything involving water — boating, paddle boarding & more! 🌴 Dream travel spot: Bora Bora 👩⚕️ If not an OT: I’d be a nurse 🎶 Fav song: I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) Let’s hear it for Mrs. Jo and all the fun, nurturing, and imagination she brings to our kiddos each day! 💕💪 #PediatricOT #Mpowerme #MeetTheTeam #TherapyWithHeart #MpowerMeKids #MPOWERMETeam #PedsOT #MeetOurTherapists
“Innovation isn’t inclusive unless it’s accessible.” 💡 🔹 JUNE EDITION – Innovation Insider 📝 Article: Access to Innovate: Building an Inclusive Path for All Creators 📖 Link (starts on page 13): https://innovationworld.org/innovation-insider/#flipbook-innovation-insider-june-2025/13/ This month, I’m honored to share: “Access to Innovate: Building an Inclusive Path for All Creators” (page 13 – June Innovation Insider). The article reflects everything we’re working toward by teaming with Innovation World -- designing systems that empower every innovator, not just the privileged few. If you believe in inclusion, access, and community-driven change, I’d love to connect. 👉 https://innovationworld.org/innovation-insider/#flipbook-innovation-insider-june-2025/13/
“When we treat the built environment like a playground -- full of possibilities, movement, and joy -- we invite everyone to show up as creators.” 🔹 MAY EDITION – Innovation Insider 📝 Article: Design Like a Playground: How Inclusive Spaces Spark Emerging Innovation 📖 Link (starts on page 14): https://innovationworld.org/innovation-insider/#flipbook-31523/15/ 🎉 Thrilled to share my article in May’s Innovation Insider: “Design Like a Playground: How Inclusive Spaces Spark Emerging Innovation” (page 14). In it, I dive into the power of inclusive design -- from classrooms to creative studios -- and how we can use principles of play to foster innovation. Take a peek and let me know what kinds of spaces inspire YOU: 👉 https://innovationworld.org/innovation-insider/#flipbook-31523/15/ #InclusiveDesign #Innovation #ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedLearning #InnovationInsider
“Getting It Done” Here’s a peek behind the scenes as we prep the MPOWERME space with purpose, a little laughter, and a whole lot of love. From furniture to therapy tools to flow -- every detail is coming together. 📅 Soft Launch: June 16 #MPOWERME #ClinicSetup #TherapistLife #CentralFloridaOT #TherapyWithHeart #MPOWERMEinMotion #PedsOT #PedsSpeechTherapy #DevelopYourHappy
Meet the heart behind MPOWERME 💛 Our founding team brings together over 50 years of combined experience in pediatric therapy and family-centered care. 🌟 Antonia Llull, MOT, OTR/L – Founder + Clinical and Program Director 🌟 Johanna Wright, OTR/L – Community Program Manager 🌟 Stephanie Cameron, MOT, OTR/L – Clinical Program Manager These dedicated professionals are creating a practice grounded in evidence-based intervention, purposeful play, and functional skill-building, where family partnership comes together to support real progress for children. #MPOWERMEteam #TherapistsThatCare #FoundingTeam #PediatricOT #GreaterOrlandoTherapy #PediatricSpeechTherapy
📣 We’re thrilled to announce: MPOWERME is back and now serving families in Greater Orlando! Led by Tonina (Antonia Llull, MOT, OTR/L), our team is here to provide pediatric occupational and speech therapy that is: 💡 Sensory-informed 💛 Play-based 👨👩👧👦 Family-centered We believe every child deserves to thrive -- and we’re here to support that journey with expertise and heart. 🟣 Now scheduling for Summer 2025 🟣 Serving children ages 0–12 Soft Launch: June 15 | Full Launch: July 15 #MPOWERMEOrlando #PediatricTherapists #SensorySupport #ChildDevelopment #EmpoweringFamilies #PediatricSpeechTherapy #PedsOT #PediatricOccupationalTherapy
💡🔄 OT Month Reflection: Why I Still Love This Work After 25+ years in this field, I still get that spark every time I see someone reclaim or develop a piece of their independence, whether it’s a child with sensory needs or a senior relearning daily routines after an injury. OT is more than rehab. It’s a reconnection to self, to life, to possibility. This April, I want to hear from fellow OTs, educators, parents, and professionals: 📌 What brought YOU into this field or how has an OT impacted your life? Let’s celebrate the legacy and future of occupational therapy together. 💬👇 #OTMonth #OccupationalTherapy #ReflectAndCelebrate #OTLove #MPowerMe #OTProfession #HealthcareHeroes #PlayToDo MMPowerMe, LLC#AOTA
Big news! I’ve launched a new monthly column in Innovation Insider Magazine called Innovation Lab: Nurturing Creators and I’m so honored to be part of this incredible community through my role with Innovation World. In this first article, “The Innovator In You: Sparking Team Innovation with Heart, Mind, and Will,” I explore how to can unlock creative power in individuals and teams. 💡❤️ My passion through both MPowerMe and Play To Do is to help people see themselves as innovators, no matter where they come from or what tools they have access to. 📰 You can read the full April edition here: https://lnkd.in/gMwe-YkW or https://innovationworld.org/innovation-insider/#flipbook-innovation-insider-april-2025/11/ ✨ And here's a little teaser for next month’s article: What do playgrounds and innovation have in common? Let’s just say… play has more power than most give it credit for 😉 Thank you to everyone who’s supported this journey, I can’t wait to share more in the months to come! #InnovationLab #MPowerMe #PlayToDo #InclusiveInnovation #AccessibilityMatters #CommunityVoices #InnovationWorld #InspirationInAction
Raising eco-conscious kids starts with one of the most powerful tools we have: play. 💡🌎 Simple moments, like pretending to recycle with a toy truck, turning paper scraps into costumes, or creating an imaginary compost superhero, can spark big ideas about caring for the Earth. ♻️ Play allows children to experiment with sustainable choices in a way that’s engaging, age-appropriate, and fun. The earlier these values are introduced in playful ways, the more natural and lasting they become. Let’s make every playtime an opportunity to nurture planet-friendly thinking. 🙌🌍 💚 #SustainablePlay #GeniusofPlay #EcoKids #PlayWithPurpose 📌 Tag: @GeniusofPlay @TheToyAssociation
💭 Imagine a line of toys and classroom STEM materials that make science tactile and audible... helping kids actually feel and hear concepts like atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions. That’s the kind of inclusive innovation I get excited about, where play meets accessibility, and learning becomes hands-on, multi-sensory, and equitable for all children. I was so inspired by a project from the 2024 Global Innovation Challenge where three student innovators, Guge Sun, Yansong Tang, and Jiaqi Jia, created chemistry teaching aids for students who are blind or visually impaired. Their tools use sound and texture to teach complex science in a way that truly connects. We have such an exciting opportunity in the toy and education world to design for ALL learners. Let’s keep imagining what’s possible when sensory learning, STEM, and universal design come together. #InclusiveLearning #AccessibleSTEM #STEMToys #CreativeEducation #ToyInnovation #UniversalDesign #PlayToDo #ChildDevelopment #HandsOnLearning #DesignForAll #GlobalInnovationChallenge https://lnkd.in/eh4JyXGX hashtag#GlobalInnovationChallenge hashtag#InclusiveDesign hashtag#AccessibleSTEM hashtag#SensoryLearning hashtag
🌍✨ I’m constantly inspired by what young people are creating when they’re given the chance to lead, explore, and innovate. The Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT) is an incredible platform where students from around the world share their inventions, creative projects, and ideas for change. From science and technology to art, storytelling, and social impact, these kids are showing us that innovation doesn’t have an age limit. 💡 If you want a burst of hope and inspiration, take a few minutes to watch the video and see what these amazing young minds are up to. 🎥 💬 Know a curious kid or passionate educator? Share this with them! 🌱 Let’s keep encouraging kids to imagine, design, and take action. 🙌 Join the movement here: https://lnkd.in/ehz_G5ep https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antonia-llull-902536162_gift2025-studentvoices-creativeminds-activity-7310772876742197248-MRCE?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACbgvJIBIfD9QM3p-k943EIw89EifD5RAAA #GIFT2025 #YouthInnovation #StudentVoices #KidsCanLead #GlobalLearning #PurposefulPlay #InspireAndBeInspired
🎉 So excited to see Ollyball GLOW Party launching in Walmart this April! This isn’t just a super fun indoor play ball—it’s also packed with developmental benefits. The new glow edition includes UV blacklights and glow markers, adding an awesome sensory element that kids will love! As an occupational therapist, I especially love how Ollyball supports: 👀 Eye-hand coordination ✋ Fine motor and visual-perceptual skills 🧠 Sensory processing and emotional regulation 🎨 Creativity, imagination, and screen-free fun! It's always a win when a product brings fun and function together in such an accessible, playful way. Big congrats to the amazing Ollyball team for continuing to raise the bar for purposeful play. 🙌 🛒 Keep an eye out for it in Walmart—it’s a great option for rainy days, indoor movement, or just joyful family play time. #PlayToDo #MPowerMe #OllyballGlow #PurposefulPlay #ChildDevelopment #MovementMatters #ScreenFreeFun #PedsOT @ollyball #ollyball
When Kids Stay Home… the Creativity Stays ON Sick day? Snow day? No problem. Sometimes the best kind of learning happens when we slow down. This young creative was home from school and decided to challenge herself, no tablets, no instructions, just pencils and her imagination. She carefully balanced each one upright, strengthening her fine motor coordination, focus, and visual skills… and then snapped this awesome photo to capture her creation! 🤩✏️📸 As an occupational therapist, I LOVE moments like these. They remind us that: 👉 Kids are naturally curious problem-solvers 👉 Play is productive - even when a child is under the weather 👉 You don’t need special toys to support your child’s development 💬 What’s something surprising or creative your child has done with everyday objects at home? Drop it in the comments, I’d love to hear your stories! #OccupationalTherapy #SickDayPlay #ChildDevelopmentMatters #CreativityAtHome #MPowerMe #PlayToDo #FineMotorFun #GeniusofPlay #PedsOT
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🌟 Innovation is for EVERYONE! 🌟 Young innovators of all abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives, this is your moment! The Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT) is more than a stage; it’s a space where your ideas can shape the future. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a global movement of changemakers. Your voice, your vision, your impact—GIFT is ready for you!🌍 #InclusiveInnovation #GIFT #InnovationForAll #STEMForEveryone #YoungInnovators #pedsot
It is an honor to be the Inclusion, Accessibility, and Outreach Strategies at Innovation World! The mission to nurture, supports, and open possibilities for young innovators is paramount! #pedsOT #childdevelopment #innovativelearning #geniusofplay #InnovationWorld
What if we flipped the script? What if play wasn’t something to adapt for children with disabilities, but something built for all abilities from the start? Play isn’t just a pastime—it’s a powerful tool for learning, growth, and connection. Yet, too often, play spaces and activities unintentionally create barriers instead of opportunities. Play should invite. It should spark joy, curiosity, and connection for every child, exactly as they are. That’s exactly the mindset behind The Genius of Play’s “Let’s Play” Playbook, which we had the privilege of collaborating. Thank you Johanna and Stephanie and the Genius of Play! This resource isn’t just about including children with disabilities in play—it’s about facilitating play for everyone, embracing different ways to move, think, and engage with the world. 👉 Check out the playbook here: https://thegeniusofplay.org/App_Themes/tgop/pdfs/activity/lets-play-playbook.pdf This month, let’s commit to rethinking play—because when we design play for all, we foster our call to action: “Develop Your Happy!” 💬 What’s one way you make play more accessible and meaningful for all kids? Let’s share ideas and celebrate the power of play! #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth #PlayForAll #GeniusOfPlay #LetsPlay #DevelopYourHappy #PedsOT #ChildDevelopment #mPowerme #SensoryPlay
🎄✨ The holidays can be a magical time for families, but they can also bring unique challenges—especially when navigating autism. In my latest article, I share practical strategies to help families create meaningful, joyful traditions and navigate the season with confidence and understanding. 💕 📖 Read the full article here: https://ahvianthecreative.com/embracing-autism-during-the-holidays/ Let’s make this holiday season one of connection, balance, and cherished memories! #mpowerme #playtodo #sensoryprocessing #AutismParenting #HolidayTips #InclusiveTraditions #pedsOT #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #sensoryplay #sensorydiet #ahvianthecreative #geniusofplay
Take a look at our 2024 Holiday Wish List featuring some of our favorite items to consider to maximize play experiences for children! Please share with anyone it may help. https://mpowermetoys.com/2024-holiday-wish-list-the-power-of-play-unwrapped/ #MakeItReal #tonieseducation #edushape #ahvianthecreative #ollyball #geniusofplay #osmo #HedgehogHealth #hoglet #occupationaltherapy #pedsOT #sensoryprocessing #childdevelopment #holidaygifts Genius of Play @ollyball @tonieseducation #snapcircuits Snap Circuits @hedgehoghealth @ahvianthecreative #joyin Joyin2 #hand2mind @handtomind @edushape #learningresources Learning Resources #talebot @talebot #fatbraintoys Fat Brain Toys Osmo #battateducation @battateducation #lego LEGO #thinkfun ThinkFun ##shashibo @shashibo #scrib3D #Makeblock @makeitreal #toniebox
Exciting news! My article is featured in the latest issue of AfterSchool Today, the bi-annual magazine from @NationalAfterSchoolAssociation. I’m honored to share my insights and expertise on SUPPORTING NEURODIVERSE YOUTH THROUGH MOVEMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY with the OST community. Read it here: https://loom.ly/xv_QVOU #geniusofplay #mpowerme
The power of play is massive for bolstering and restoring children's mental health and their ability to cope with everyday routines and medical procedures. Here we are leveraging #fugglers and #ahvianthecreative to do just that! #mentalhealth #geniusofplay #childrensmentalhealth #OT #pediatricOT #occupationaltherapy #childdevelopment #MESH #sensoryprocessing #socialemotionallearning #spd #sensoryprocessingdisorder #mpowerme
Join us in exploring Sensory Play Reimagined! In this episode, we discuss how crucial sensory processing is to our children's experiences and development. Like, share, subscribe to this podcast to help spread awareness of sensory diversity & its importance for child development! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcq1uz4y60k Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Dd3gA9ZlDIDypjhCZsBc0?si=Yn59eVFjQcqo5mlm1M4IyQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensory-processing-in-children/id1735755943?i=1000671666674
It was meaningful to work on the Let's Play - A Playbook for Kids of All Abilities. See the first of a two part interview with the Toy Association.
We continue to shout out about the power of play for all children and families! The Let's Play - A Playbook for Kids of All Abilities helps us do just that. Check out our activity alternatives and challenge boosters for "Get Your Beat On!" Access the entire playbook here https://lnkd.in/e4kvYe5j #Geniusofplay The Toy Association #mpowerme #pedsOT #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #development
Inclusion Matters! Access the Let's Play - A Playbook for Kids of All Abilities at https://thegeniusofplay.org/ Featuring the activity Tape Track today - more activity alternative and challenge boosters to come. #pedsOT #pediatricoccupationaltherapy Genius of Play
Inclusion matters. It’s about actively participating, engaging, and celebrating the various ways we can do just that. As we step into National Developmental Disability Month this March, it’s the perfect time to celebrate inclusion and the incredible potential of every child. The Let's Play Playbook on the geniusofplay.org (https://thegeniusofplay.org/) is a valuable and fun tool that parents and educators can utilize to actively foster development in the areas of social-emotional skills, physical abilities, communication, and sensory processing. The activities feature recognizable and even nostalgic play patterns and they have been infused with activity alternatives and challenge boosters to maximize every child’s fun, engagement, and learning. Let’s Play together and celebrate play-based learning. Here is the link to the Let’s Play Playbook: https://thegeniusofplay.org/.../lets-play-playbook.pdf #geniusofplay #developmentaldisabilitymonth #occupationaltherapy #pedsOT #pediatricOT, #powerofplay #mpowermetoys https://thegeniusofplay.org/.../lets-play-playbook.pdf #geniusofplay #developmentaldisabilitymonth #occupationaltherapy #pedsOT #pediatricOT, #powerofplay
Update for access to Bed Time Strategies and Sleep enhancement article: Here is the actual link that give you free access to the magazine via a phone, table, or other mobile devices – I am working on how to access it from a PC: http://magsfast.com/Get-Magazine/?code=MPOWERME_SLEEP&mid=1244 The above link for my new article on promoting better Sleep to share with friends, family, and followers. Reminder that this link will take you to either the App Store or Google Play Store depending on your device, from there you can download the app (which is free) and the issue should be inside when you open it! The issue is $3.99 but free for 1 week (from when you click) to readers who use this link. There are opportunities to subscribe monthly or yearly (20% discount) within the magazine. This is a great magazine rich in may resources – consider subscribing – otherwise, I hope you enjoy the article on promoting improved sleep with several recommendations and handy strategies.
https://www.blueumbrellacollective.com/?_branch_match_id=714890862471644013 Here is a personalized link for my new article on promoting better Sleep to share with friends, family, and followers. The link will take you to either the App Store or Google Play Store depending on your device, from there you can download the app (which is free) and the issue should be inside when you open it! The issue is $3.99 but free for 1 week (from when you click) to readers who use this link. There are opportunities to subscribe monthly or yearly (20% discount) within the magazine. This is a great magazine rich in may resources – consider subscribing – otherwise, I hope you enjoy the article on promoting improved sleep with several recommendations and handy strategies.
See my new article for the Genius of Play regarding playing with children who are tactiley defensiveness.
https://www.thegeniusofplay.org/ Check out my article on Play activities for Children with tactile defensiveness.
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