Fine motor eating activity
This is a great eating activity to work on pincer and/or tripod grasp during a meal or snack. The stick does not fit entirely through the hole which helps the child to work on motor control and modulation of force.
Ordinary tasks can be so helpful
This is a fabulous illustration of how a basic play activity can provide so much input and skill development related to Occupational Therapy goals.
Cups, cups and more cups!
This is a very informative video about how to choose the right cup for your child. We get this question a lot in Occupational Therapy treatment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food Smart Kids (@foodsmartkids)
Occupational Therapy related strategies to help with attention, focus and the ability to self calm
This course is local, free and a great opportunity for your child to develop Occupational Therapy related skills such as attention, focus, empathy and self calming strategies.
Fun Summer Occupational Therapy Idea
This is a fun outside activity that incorporates breath control, visual motor integration and sensory input. Summer is coming!
Helping children with dexterity challenges during OT treatment or at home
This is a favorite fine motor activity with easy to find supplies that is so motivating for kids!
Social Thinking as an intregral part of Occupational Therapy treatment
There are some great new resources in this Social Thinking newsletter, including collections of items and tools to try. http://view.email.socialthinking.com/?qs=689fc7fb1ff2306b1023bb0c001e8943464664b82ec9b50f301718485f88115df11f1c1f46a36460fbfe3b3054ab9d3caf56d403c482e29099db31c8b5f3493eb0b0ba117dcacd553a42d760dd4da2d1
A simple tool for kids with visual tracking difficulties
Super Simple Visual Tracking Tool This is so simple to make and a very handy tool to use with kids with visual tracking difficulties.