Oftentimes the question is asked, “What is the difference between occupational therapy (OT) in schools in comparison to an outpatient clinic?” There are many similarities and the differences may be subtle and challenging to identify. First, with the medical model…
The topic of primitive reflexes is not always a simple one to understand. There is a tremendous amount of data and information that we will not be able to cover in this short blog; however, we will provide a basis…
With COVID-19 numbers increasing, some schools have now transitioned to full-time remote learning. That means your child will learn through a virtual format in your home. If your child is a new preschool student or you have never had to…
As an occupational therapist that works in the schools I often receive referrals for students with suspected delays in their fine motor skills. Fine motor skills refer to the ability to coordinate the muscles and structures in your hands and…
There are so many fun occupational therapy activities that you can do with your child this holiday season. Here are 12 of our favorite activities we found online, with links included! On the First day of Christmas, my OT gave…