Parents, need ideas for children with special needs? OTs, looking for resources?
Welcome! My name is Cara Koscinski, The Pocket OT. I’m a mom and long-time pediatric occupational therapist.My passion is teaching parents and therapists. This website is filled with fun activities that anyone can use. Every idea I share has been lovingly practiced with my own children, students, and in my own clinic.
Both of my own children have special needs so I personally understand the challenges you face. Keep my books in your pocket, I’m here anytime you need me!
Cara speaks regularly at state, local and national conferences for therapists and parents. She offers a wide variety of topics.
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Holiday Aromatherapy Dough Fun for Little Hands
I love making dough and slime.....and I know you do too! Today I'm giving you a simple recipe for holiday dough. You can change the colors for any holiday or preference just add different food coloring. Also, feel free to change the oil scents. The ones in my video...
STEM Gifts for the Holidays
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What is Interoception?
Interoception is known as the eighth sense. What is this 'new' word and how does it affect me or my child with autism? Here's a section from an article in Frontiers of Psychology: "While interoception is a term that has gained and still is gaining popularity in the...
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