Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Feb 23
Nervous System Stuck In Fight-Or-Flight
Do you feel your child's nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight? You are not alone. Many parents seek answers and natural ways to...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Feb 11
Unlocking the Power of Reflex Integration Therapy: A Path to Optimal Development
Unlocking the Power of Reflex Integration Therapy: A Path to Optimal Development In the journey of childhood development Reflex...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Feb 9
Moro Reflex Integration Process
Let's talk about the "typical" Moro reflex integration process! The Moro reflex is developed in utero and should be present when a...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Feb 7
Developmental Delay What Caused It? Quick Guide
Developmental delays can be concerning for you as a parent. You find yourself searching for any way to help your child get back on the...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Feb 1
5 Tips For Reading With A Retained ATNR
Are you looking for tips for reading with a retained ATNR? Look no further, we've got you covered! **These tips are reading...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Jun 28, 2023
My Kid Switches Hands When Writing Is This Ok?"
Using both the right hand and left hand for coloring, and writing is a red flag for future development and academic performance.
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Mar 7, 2022
Let’s Talk About Social Skills
Can we talk about how social skills are so hard for some kids? Social interactions can be complex, and downright painful. Social...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Mar 1, 2022
Stop the Drop! Why Are Students Falling From Their Chairs?
Why are students falling from their chairs? Let's investigate! “He purposefully falls out of his chair all the time,” says the teacher to...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Feb 21, 2022
Calibrate The Vestibular System
ReSprout Therapy specializes in providing exercises to calibrate the vestibular system. What does this mean? I like to think of the...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Feb 18, 2022
Afraid of the Dark; Poor Vestibular Functioning
Poor vestibular functioning can be a big reason why kids are afraid of the dark. Being afraid of the dark can be a typical part of...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Nov 9, 2021
Understanding The ATNR From Early Gestation
The ATNR (Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex) emerges in a typically developing fetus around 18 weeks in early gestation. That’s right! This...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Oct 25, 2021
Crossing Midline: What Is It, And Why Is It So Important?
Crossing midline; what is it, and why is it so important? The “midline” is an imaginary line down the middle of the body. It divides us...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Apr 26, 2021
What Is Reading Readiness In Early Childhood?
In today’s educational system, a child’s reading readiness in early childhood is based on their chronological age. This means that some...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Feb 15, 2021
How Can ReSprout Help My Sensory Kid?
Sensory kids are tricky! If you have a “sensory kid,” then you know that there is typically not just one area in which a kid has sensory...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Jan 28, 2021
Sensory Tools = Short Term Solutions
“Sensory”. A buzz word that is tossed around quite frequently in certain social communities, mom groups, autism, ADHD groups etc… It has...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Jan 27, 2021
Sensory Reactions
Sensory reactions are not always easy to pick up on. This can lead to what I call, "The great case of the sensory mystery" and I love to...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Jan 25, 2021
My Child has Sensory Issues...Now What?
As a parent, it can be difficult to navigate through all the information out there about sensory related issues. It is easy to get caught...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Jan 7, 2021
The "Good Enough" Kid
Do you have a “good enough” kid? What is that you say? Well let me describe the “good enough” kid, because this is a group that I am very...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Jan 2, 2021
Are Reflexes Good or Bad?
Are reflexes good or bad? Well in short...both! Neurological development can be very complex, so let me break it down for you. Let’s...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Dec 30, 2020
If You Give A Brain A Cookie
Have you ever read the beloved children’s book by Laura Joffe Numeroff, “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie?” Kids love how one thing leads to...
Emily Reynolds, MSOTR
Nov 17, 2020
Why Didn’t Therapy Work For My Child?
There are so many different types of therapies out there for children. These are run by amazing care providers, who are professionals and...