It’s that time of year where OTs are getting lots of referrals for handwriting concerns. Handwriting is a skill that starts to develop at birth. Seriously! The child might not start writing letters until they are 5 or 6 but there are so many pre-requisite skills that develop prior. When there are handwriting concerns, we […]
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Have you considered going back to school for Occupational Therapy but have some concerns about starting grad school in your 30’s? It’s totally understandable if you do. Let’s break down some of the common concerns and answer some questions! Starting my OT program at 30 wasn’t part of the original plan. Now that I think
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A disability can define who we are, especially when it comes to Autism. But those defining qualities do not necessarily impact how good of a life they live. NPR did an interview yesterday with a panel (including Neurotribes author Steve Silberman, author Eric Garcia of an upcoming book “We’re Not Broken; Changing the Autism Conversation”
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Toothbrushing is probably my least favorite ADL. Most kids don’t enjoy it and I don’t blame them! But, there are tips to make toothbrushing a little easier for them! Introduce a tooth brush early on Our babies and toddlers are constantly looking for something to put in their mouth. Why not make it bristled? Introducing
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You might be thinking, I use hand over hand often! Why should we refrain from using it? Well, in my opinion, especially when using it to get compliance, there are a few reasons. Hand over hand (HOH) assistance is when an adult places their hand over the childs in order to gain compliance or demonstrate
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Don’t know where to start when picking a course? We’ve all been there. As an Occupational Therapist, choosing which Continuing Education Courses to sign up for to earn those CEU’s can be overwhelming. There are so many options. So many courses. So many things to learn. In my previous post, I shared all about my
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