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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Conversation Starters for Kids
Many of our children struggle with communication. Anxiety, decreased awareness of body language (non-verbal communication), and trouble with pragmatic language (what we say and how we say it, tone, facial expressions) compound difficulties. How do we help children...
Awesome Education Resources – Many Free!
Friends, I'm SO excited to give you information that is easy to use and truly benefits your children and OT students. This week, I want to introduce you to Education.com Michelle, a retired special education teacher referred me to the site.....THANKS! Scroll through...
Learn the Colors Activity Pack – Spanish
Learning to identify and write the colors is important for all children. We are so excited about our new learn the colors pack in Spanish! Matching, writing, and identifying the colors are all included in the activity download. Here are some ideas: Laminate the...
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