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5 OT Tips for Boosting Productivity
OT is BOOMING! We are in demand and are showing our unique value. Occupational therapy is growing by leaps and bounds and it's a beautiful thing! As an educator, I see how excited students are about entering OT. There's also no shortage of children awaiting...
Holiday Break Activities for Kids + FREE Conversation Starter Cards
Holidays can be hectic and busy for grown-ups but our children can become bored quickly. I encourage my clients and my own children to limit screen time and be creative. Children of all ages learn skills by engaging in play. When children are not asleep they are...
Holiday Tips for Parents of Kids with Special Needs……Part 1
Holidays bring joy and family traditions that warm the hearts of many. For those of us who have children with special needs, the holidays take on an entirely new dimension. Like everyone, we have shopping, cooking, decorating, and preparation. However, there are...
Auditory Processing Disorder 101
Auditory processing disorders are often masked as other things. Sometimes, people think kids aren't paying attention or are daydreaming. In fact, it can take the brain some extra time to process the information coming through the auditory system. What are some signs...
5 Ways to Add Movement to Learning
Sit Still and Pay Attention!How many times have we heard this in our lives? I know my generation was expected to sit without fidgeting or moving during learning activities. If we didn't, there was punishment or reprimand. Unfortunately, things are changing and...
What Are Pre Writing Skills?
What are pre-writing skills and why does my child need them?Babies are born with hands that are curled up and only reflexively grasp their caregiver's finger. Through practice and play they quickly learn that their actions cause their toy to light up or their body to...
Feather Beading – Pre Writing Activity
Working on handwriting is fun but it's important to work on PRE-WRITING skills. Kids need to first learn how to build fine motor coordination. The best way to do this is through crafts and play-based activities that work the little (fine) muscles of the hands and...
Fingerprint Farm Animals
Making fingerprints is not only a fun activity for little kids, but it also encourages the development of fine motor skills. Fingerprint farm animals are a fun way to teach children about animals, letters, and fine motor skills all at the same time! Kids will be...