A sensory bin is a container filled with items that provide the user with sensory input. Dependent upon the items, also known as fillers, a sensory bin may provide the user with tactile, auditory, visual, and olfactory sensory experiences. Sensory…
The scene could be a grocery store, in the car, at a restaurant or at home on a cold day. Your child is bored and wants something (food, to leave, etc.) and you tell them to wait. When they have…
Tummy Time describes the position of your baby on his/her stomach during supervised, awake activities. Tummy time is important for the development of musculature in the head, neck, shoulder, and arms. This musculature is crucial for rolling, crawling and walking.…
As a school-based occupational therapist I implement interventions based on the individual needs of each student. These interventions may consist of activities to increase muscular strength, endurance, crossing midline skills, bilateral coordination skills, self-care skills, gross motor and fine motor…
Melissa and Doug make fantastic toys. I really love their magnetic puzzles, and for good reason. Not only do they have a ton of options, there are also a number of skills that you can work on while playing with…