Camille Evangelista Why does my child one struggle with going to bed? A quick preface for this post. All of the reasons it's' hard to get to sleep, and all of the ways parents can help were suggestions from my neice's and nephew (a mix of neurotypical and neurodivergent... 14 May 2024
Camille Evangelista Why does my loved one get so overwhelmed with busy places? Busy environments are tricky for a lot of neurodivergent people (and just children in general). Shops, family events, concerts, indoor play centres are full of sensory stimulation and social expectati... 30 Apr 2024
Camille Evangelista Why does my child never sit down for meal times? Sitting down for dinner. This was a topic brought to me by an old friend. So often we talk about the food aspect of meals (which is huge an a discussion for another day) but often we forget about the ... 23 Apr 2024
Camille Evangelista Why does my loved one never remember what I asked them to do? Why can my child never remember what I asked them to do? Or alternatively, for the neurodivergent adults among us, why do you always forget what you were asked to do? I could write for hours and hours... 16 Apr 2024
Camille Evangelista Why does my child always forget to pack their school bag? Why does my child always forget to pack their school bag! I have to remind them everyday. We pack the same things everyday, why can’t they just remember? Have you had this conversation? Either with yo... 9 Apr 2024
Camille Evangelista Why does my child HATE bath time? "Why does my child hate bath time. We do it nearly every day and it's still such a battle!" I have this conversation with a lot of parents I work with. If you're here, chances are you've said that to ... 2 Apr 2024
Camille Evangelista Why does my child never brush their teeth? Oh man, bushing teeth is so hard for adults and kids. This had the potential to be a very very long post because there are so many reasons why teeth brushing is hard for neurodivergent people. So we'l... 31 Mar 2024
Camille Evangelista Why does my child HATE having their hair washed? Hair washing is such a tricky experience for so many people, kids and adults included. And it can feel frustrating for so many parents. For so many parents, it’s a constant battle to get kids into the... 24 Mar 2024
Camille Evangelista How does an OT help with Autism and ADHD? First off, I would like to make a disclaimer. Just because someone is Autistic or has ADHD, it doesn't automatically mean that they need therapy. There are many neurodivergent people who are thriving,... 13 Mar 2024
Camille Evangelista What is an OT Anyway? That's a question that I get asked a lot. If I'm meeting new people and I'm met with the dreaded ' what do you do for work' question, my answer of: " Oh, I'm an OT; an Occupational Therapist" Is met ... 7 Mar 2024