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As a parent, it can be incredibly frustrating when your child refuses to eat certain foods or exhibits selective eating habits. Picky eating is a common challenge for many children, but for some, it goes beyond just preferences. For kids with sensory sensitivities, motor delays, or other developmental issues, picky eating may be linked to underlying challenges with sensory processing, fine motor skills, and emotional regulation. If you’re struggling with a child who has a narrow range of foods they’re willing to eat, you may be wondering how to break the cycle and support healthier eating habits.
One effective approach to helping picky eaters is Occupational Therapy (OT). While OT is often associated with physical rehabilitation, it also plays a vital role in supporting children with sensory processing disorders, motor planning issues, and other developmental delays that can contribute to picky eating.
In this blog post, we’ll explore how Occupational Therapy can help your picky eater and provide you with strategies to encourage more diverse and enjoyable eating experiences
- RESOURCE: Learning Difference Education
There is a common misconception about supporting learning differences: that academic accommodations “lower the bar” or offer an unfair advantage. In truth, accommodations are not about altering what students are expected to learn—but about how they access and demonstrate that learning.
At Spring Valley School, we believe accommodations are essential tools that empower students to achieve the same success as their peers.
- RESOURCE: Learning Difference Education
On Friday, May 17, 2025, the auditorium at Spring Valley School was filled with joy, pride, and anticipation as we honored the graduates of the Class of 2025. The ceremony marked a profound milestone—not only for the students crossing the stage but for the entire Spring Valley community that supported them on the journey. At the heart of the celebration were powerful reflections on resilience, the school’s word of the year - and a fitting tribute to the Class of 2025’s unique and inspiring path.
- SCHOOL NEWS
As parents, it’s not uncommon to notice that your child is writing letters or numbers backwards. Whether it’s a letter like "b" that’s reversed into "d," or a number like "3" that’s mirrored, these reversals can be concerning, especially if they persist as your child grows. While writing backwards is often seen as a natural part of early childhood development, in some cases, it may be a sign of a learning difference that requires professional attention. Understanding why this happens and knowing when to seek help can help you support your child through this developmental phase.
In this resource, we will explore why children sometimes write backwards, the normal progression of handwriting development, and when reversed writing may indicate a learning difference that requires intervention.
- RESOURCE: Learning Difference Education