Moral Truths – Virtual society’s shift from moral truths to immoral acts against children
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was quoted as saying “The test of the morality of a society is what it does for its children”. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I am increasingly concerned about a growing disinterest by adults regarding declines in child health and wellness. What we knew to be true and evidenced based practice for raising, […]
Wired Child – iPad report from a 4 year old child
Brain smooshed, body sick and lumpy, heart fast, eyes stuck open, fingers red and roughy, lap tired and sore…. When asked what she feels like when she is watching TV, 4 year old Bella reported “When I’m watching TV, my brain feels smooshed, and my body feels sick and lumpy. TV makes my heart go […]
Preventing Autism – It might be easier than you think!
Recent shifts in autism research from biological to environmental determinants, has yielded prolific data with exciting implications. This information when applied, could not only prevent autism, but also reduce symptoms in children who already have autism. Interested? This proposed intervention for autism prevention and treatment requires two components 1) absence of screens, and 2) eye […]
Wifi in Schools – Known risk, perilous outcomes, irrefutable liability
Join the Refuse to Use movement to create sustainable futures for all children now! In 2011, the World Health Organization categorized wireless (wifi) radiation emitted from cell phones, laptops, tablets, mobile phone bases, baby monitors, and routers, as a Class 2B, or possible, carcinogen. This classification was based on adult data, and did not take into […]
Child Mental Illness – Have we individualized what is really a systemic problem?
Includes “8 System Initiatives to Enhance Child Development and Learning” As a pediatric OT, I have ongoing opportunities to observe and provide recommendations for interventions for children in a variety of environments. Providing assessments and educational workshops in homes, daycare/preschools, schools, child development centres, and clinic settings, have provided me with rich and diverse information […]