Willow Rossi MS, OTR/L

05/16/2025

I've referenced this pyramid of learning many times! And it's been recently updated to include the interoception system.

You can read more about each sensory system here > https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/a-comprehensive-guide...

Get your printable copy of the pyramid here > https://play-spark.com/.../pyramid-of-learning...
Reference: Pyramid of Learning (Taylor, Trott) 1991.

08/11/2024

School is almost starting and I want to ask you a favor… Sit with your child for 5 minutes and explain that there’s never a reason to make fun of someone for their height, their weight, their skin tone, their home life or the things they enjoy.

Explain there’s nothing wrong with wearing the same shoes every day.

Explain to them that a used backpack carries the same dreams as a new one.

Teach them not to exclude anyone for "being different"

Explain to them that teasing hurts and that school is for going to LEARN, NOT to compete or spread negativity.

Remind them some kids don’t go home to loving families so it’s important to be kind. It all starts at home!

12/20/2023

01/29/2023

This sensory processing disorder parent support page/group offers lots of excellent resources.
sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport.com

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Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support Welcome To Our Website The purpose of this website is to share with others what I have learned in 18 years of working with my two children who have special needs and have been diagnosed with multiple diagnosis that include Sensory Processing Disorder. This....

07/21/2022

Why Crawling?
Crawling is a key part of development (despite recent CDC changes) as it helps with numerous higher level skills. Weight bearing through hands helps to develop hand arches for fine motor skills. It create strength in shoulders and core. Reciprocal movements of arms and legs helps both hemispheres of the brain develop properly enhancing neurological development. The movement pattern of crawling integrates primitive reflexes.

CRAWLING IS IMPORTANT! Whether your child is just learning or is older, encouraging crawling through play can add great benefits to their mind and body!!

06/10/2022

A list of companies that offers sensory friendly clothing

We are a nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance, funding and hosting family respite camp, funding medical research.

03/01/2022

Therapists, pediatricians and friends with littles .....

Information in regards to the CDC updating their guidelines saying that Crawling is not a milestone.

Crawling is considered the first form of independent movement. It helps develop and enhance our muscle strength, vestibular/balance system, sensory system, cognition, problem solving skills, and coordination.

🔹️ Helps build hand, arm, neck and core strength

🔹️Allows for independent exploration

🔹️Establishes body awareness in space so they know where they are and how to maneuver around their environment

🔹️Teaches them an understanding of movement

🔹️Builds responsibility for movement and mobility

🔹️Provides a foundation for early problem solving skills

🔹️Helps the left and right sides of their body work together for improved coordination

🔹️Helps enhance depth perception

🔹️Guides left right linear movement of their eyes which can assist with school related activities

🔹️Enhances sensory input by allowing them to move over different textures independently from carpet to hardwood, grass to dirt