September Newsletter

Newsletter this month: September is the month where the students are getting back into their school routines. I have found in my professional experience that most people (adults too) can benefit from routine. Having a bedtime ritual can be crucial to winding down the activity of the day and preparing for one of the most important routine of the day…sleep. Sleep is where all the learned activity of the day is stored into memory. Sleep restores the body and mind so that it is ready for new information. Without restful sleep it is difficult to concentrate on all the tasks demands that fill the day. This month in Occupational Therapy, the focus is on getting to know each other and the theme is apples. The handwriting activities are centered on their interests. Apples harvest in the fall and thus play a central role in the association with going back to school. Apples are also good to eat! They provide a nutritious sweet snack that is a good substitute for a sweet craving. They are also high in fiber and thus are good for your gut. ☺