The field of occupational therapy is often misunderstood and many are unaware of our scope of practice or areas that we address. Occupational therapy actually started in the area of mental health in which we provided therapeutic activities or meaningful…
One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a pediatric occupational therapist, is when should a child start learning to use scissors? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question and is very child dependent. Things to…
Here come the holidays! Thanksgiving is around the corner, a time for family gatherings, fun and quite a bit of preparation. Including your child in some of the preparations may help you both. You have an assistant and your child…
We know that like any parent, you want the best for your child. No matter how big he gets, he will always be your baby. But lately, he can’t seem to focus and you are worried he might fall behind…
![Fall Family Fun [to promote gross motor skills]](/wp-content/uploads/fall-Activities.jpg)
With summer behind us and school just around the corner, there are many ways to celebrate the season of fall (my personal favorite!). Fall is a great time to get outdoors and explore the changing colors, new smells, and sounds…