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Cutting to Perfection
What is a proper scissors grasp? There are several key elements to achieving a correct scissors grasp. First, both hands should be in a...
Feb 3, 20202 min read
GET THE MOST OUT OF PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES IN 3 EASY STEPS: Prepare, Engage, Follow-Up
Parent-teacher conferences are an ideal opportunity to exchange information and to engage with your child’s teacher. As a parent, you...
Nov 7, 20197 min read
Reap the Benefits of OT in the Pool at POTS
Strengthening: Negotiating the water requires your child to use all of his/her muscles. Your child’s core, arms and legs, will become...
May 14, 20192 min read
Demystifying IEP’s & 504 Plans
Thanks to revolutionary laws such as the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) more children with disabilities attend their...
Feb 13, 20194 min read
Infant Massage
Awhile back, I took an infant massage course with certified infant massage (IM) instructor and physical therapist Esther Perl. Now infant...
Feb 13, 20192 min read
3 Steps to Making your Child’s Morning Easier
Mornings are a particularly challenging time of day for children with sensory processing disorder, autism and executive function...
Jan 4, 20193 min read
Managing School Days
How to Promote Calming Sensory modulation requires a child to adapt his or her state of arousal, alertness, and attention to meet the...
Jan 3, 20192 min read
4 Steps to Coloring Success
Coloring in the lines is an excellent activity for developing pencil control, and contrary to popular opinion it does not stifle...
Nov 26, 20183 min read
Fidget Fun
Everyone seeks sensory input throughout the day to remain alert and attentive. As adults, we allow ourselves many opportunities to...
Oct 10, 20182 min read
DRESS-UP FOR SUCCESS: Halloween Hints for Children who are Hypersensitive to Touch
Although Halloween is an exciting time of year and many children are eager to dress up as a favorite character or personality, for...
Oct 10, 20182 min read
Getting Ready to Write
Pre-schoolers can often identify their letters and attempt to form them with manipulatives such as sticks before their small hands are...
Sep 6, 20182 min read
Handwriting Still Counts
In the era of ever-advancing technology and computers, it may seem as though handwriting can take a back seat. On the contrary, computer...
Aug 27, 20182 min read
School and Camp Visits & Consultations
School Visits If your child is having difficulty in school – with circle time, attention, behavior, playing the daily routine, etc. – a...
May 17, 20182 min read
How To Make A Delicious Tree & Build Fine Motor Skills
I am sure that many of your homes have a beautifully decorated Christmas tree sitting in your living room. While it sets a festive mood...
Dec 20, 20171 min read
Make Your Own (Pint-Sized) Christmas Tree
This adorable craft project caught my eye while I searched for holiday projects to make with the children at Pediatric Occupational...
Dec 17, 20172 min read
Peeling Potatoes for Two-Handed Fun
Peeling potatoes to add to any dish is an excellent activity to work on bimanual coordination, using the two hands together skillfully....
Dec 4, 20171 min read
9 Tips for Surviving and Thriving at Holiday Parties
The Challenge Parties and other unfamiliar or crowded venues, such as the mall, movies, amusement parks, and live performances, are often...
Nov 15, 20172 min read
Homework Hassle Help: Part 2
SENSORY TECHNIQUES Often one of the biggest challenges in your child’s day - and probably in yours - is doing homework. Some children are...
Oct 16, 20172 min read
Homework Hassle Help
PART 1: ORGANIZATION Homework can be a particularly challenging time of the day for you and your child. Your child is probably exhausted...
Oct 8, 20172 min read