“She screams when I put socks on her.”“He refuses to wear jeans.”“Getting dressed every morning is a battle.”“She will only wear the same three outfits.” If any of these sound familiar, you are not alone. For some children, getting dressed is much more than simply putting on clothes. Dressing requires sensory processing, fine motor skills,Continue reading “Why Does My Child Hate Getting Dressed?”
Author Archives: Taylor Johnson
Creating a Sensory-Focused Bedtime Routine
If bedtime feels like a battle in your house, you’re not alone. Many children have a hard time slowing their bodies and minds down at the end of the day. After a full day of school, play, learning, and excitement, some kids seem to get a “second wind” right when it’s time for bed. OthersContinue reading “Creating a Sensory-Focused Bedtime Routine”
New Office!
We have been working hard on something new and exciting – a brand new office space! We officially opened the doors on 6/1/26! This new space is a collaboration between our practice (Taylor Johnson Therapy), and The Speech Spot – Learn more about The Speech Spot here: https://thespeechspotil.com/ We are also beyond excited to haveContinue reading “New Office!”
Our Favorite Employee Retired
That’s right, you heard it here first. Kylo, the beloved therapy dog, has retired! Kylo was employee of the month, every month. He was (and is) the shining star of the office and he brightens everyone’s day! Kylo has retired from his therapy dog duties because he is now fulfilling a new duty – beingContinue reading “Our Favorite Employee Retired”
Interoception
I recently took a continuing education course on interoception and early learners. Interoception is often called a “hidden sense” – meaning the input comes from inside of the body. So what is this hidden sense? Interoception is information the brain gets from receptors throughout the body that tells the brain how the body feels! SomeContinue reading “Interoception”
Executive Functioning
Executive functioning (EF) is a set of mental skills that helps us navigate our occupations. This set of cognitive skills is essential for us to get things done! Sometimes EF is called our “get it done” skill set. Think of skills like planning, organizing, anticipating, initiating, and monitoring success. Executive functions are the “think ahead”Continue reading “Executive Functioning”
Fall Groups 2025
Back to School (tips and ideas)
Summer at the office always flies by way. too. fast. We spend a few weeks preparing for summer schedule (then we enjoy it for about 8 weeks), just in time to move over to a fall schedule! As our kids are easing back into the swing of things, here is a list of tips andContinue reading “Back to School (tips and ideas)”
Summer Group 2025
Independence in the Kitchen
Dinner club has been working so hard the past few months to master a few new kitchen skills. If you are wondering what skills your young teen could be working towards in the kitchen, check out this list! Using a can opener (this one we have been working super hard on, it can be tricky!)Continue reading “Independence in the Kitchen”
