Why are fish so well educated? They swim in schools! Yes, it’s that time of the year again! School is back in session. Which means younger students will be learning their letters and older students will be refining their writing…
As a school-based occupational therapist, I frequently get asked about grasp patterns. Many parents and teachers are concerned if a student does not demonstrate the “normal” dynamic tripod grasp pattern. However, I often observe in the classrooms and I realized…
April is Occupational Therapy Month. So what really is occupational therapy and what is an occupational therapist (OT)? Occupational therapy is a profession that helps both young and old, across their lifespan, participate in their daily life activities, to their…
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…