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Preschool programs often advertise early handwriting skills as a sign of kindergarten readiness.
But as a pediatric occupational therapist and consultant, I want to challenge this narrative and explain why introducing writing too early can do more harm than good.
Creating sensory-friendly spaces doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.
In this post, we’ll explore three simple, effective sensory-friendly changes that can make your space more inclusive for everyone.
When we think of learning, we often picture a child sitting quietly at a desk, pencil in hand, eyes fixed on a worksheet or chalkboard.
But for many children, especially in the early years, this traditional model doesn’t match how their brains are wired to absorb information.
The first month of school is a big transition for children. As parents, understanding how your child’s nervous system responds to change can help you support their emotional regulation and make the adjustment smoother.
I frequently get asked the question “What’s the difference between school-based and medically-based occupational therapy?”. Working in schools, sometimes there is confusion with staff and parents between what a school-based OT should be addressing vs what is considered medically-based OT. Whether you are a school-based OT or a medically-based OT, parent, teacher or caregiver, theContinue reading “School-Based Vs. Medically-Based Occupational Therapy. What’s the Difference?”
If you are a school-based clinician your summer has either begun or is about to begin. I don’t know about you, but summer is always bittersweet. I miss my students and families but also look forward to the break. The end of the school year is always busy and even 21 years into my careerContinue reading “A Summer Refresh”
Occupational therapy (OT) helps children and people of all ages to engage in daily activities, occupations, and roles that are meaningful and important to them. Occupational therapists often work with children who have difficulty with executive function skills. What is Executive Function? Executive function refers to the cognitive processes that help children plan, organize, initiate,Continue reading “How Can Occupational Therapy Help With Executive Function?”
As a parent or educator, it can be challenging to navigate the process of discharging a student from school-based occupational therapy services. Discharging a student from occupational therapy services can be a positive outcome, indicating that the student has made significant progress in achieving their goals. In this blog post, I will discuss what theContinue reading “Discharging Students from School-Based Occupational Therapy Services: A Guide for Parents and Educators”
Have you ever wondered, “What is school-based occupational therapy?” or have you ever wondered “What makes school-based OT different than other OT services?” In this blog post, I will explore the purpose of school-based OT, its benefits, and the process of receiving this type of occupational therapy. School-Based occupational therapy focuses on helping students developContinue reading “What is School-Based Occupational Therapy?”
An occupational therapist walks into a teacher’s classroom…….Sounds like the beginning of a great story if you ask me! I’ve been a school-based occupational therapist for over 20 years. I’ve seen it all, I’ve heard it all, and I’ve done it all, and as teachers know, some of it I wish I hadn’t seen heard,Continue reading “The Teacher, The Classroom, and The Occupational Therapist”
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