Greetings! This is a piece I wrote almost a year ago, however much of the information is still relevant, and with the rise in the Delta variant and Covid cases, I thought I would share it here. I am a pediatric occupational therapist who has been working in schools and special education for over 20Continue reading “Occupational Therapy, Covid, and Educational Disparities”
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Back To School Ideas
Hi There! School will be starting up again soon, or may have already started for some and I frequently get questions from parents about what they can do in the last days of summer to help their child get ready for the school year. This year will most likely not be like any other. WithContinue reading “Back To School Ideas”
What Exactly IS Occupational Therapy?
Hi there- In my 20 years of being an Occupational Therapist, I still frequently get the question “What is occupational therapy?” Although I’d hope by now, it’d be more common, occupational therapy is often lumped in with physical therapy or sometimes just therapy. I’m here today to give you a brief overview of what occupationalContinue reading “What Exactly IS Occupational Therapy?”
Quick Tips for Handwriting
I love handwriting. Occupational therapists can do many things, and helping with handwriting is one of them. OT’s can often address handwriting difficulties that pop up or start students on their handwriting journey. Handwriting questions are probably the most frequent questions I receive, so today I am going to give you my top 10 handwritingContinue reading “Quick Tips for Handwriting”
Seating Options for Remote Learning
Greetings! I was trying to think of a fancy or catchy title for today’s post, but as you will see I didn’t think of one! Since remote learning began, I’ve had several parents, teachers and students ask me about various seating options for remote learning. Let’s face it, being stuck behind a computer all dayContinue reading “Seating Options for Remote Learning”
Spring Activities!
Happy Spring! I don’t know about you but I am sure glad to see Spring! Although we have a long way to go, I feel like we made it, and I love that Spring is a time for renewal! It also allows us to emerge from our homes and get outside! I am frequently askedContinue reading “Spring Activities!”
The Value of Lunch AND Recess
Hello! A few weeks back, I wrote about the value of a snow day. Today I’d like to talk about the value of lunch AND recess. These two things are important if your child is at school or at home. We all seem to acknowledge the importance of both, but frequently both are limited toContinue reading “The Value of Lunch AND Recess”
How to Make Telehealth Work
Hello! Today I’d like to talk about telehealth and how to make it work. Many of us were jolted into the world of telehealth here in the U.S. in March 2019 due to Covid 19. All of a sudden we needed to know how to log on, unmute, and screen share. I have to admit,Continue reading “How to Make Telehealth Work”
The Value of a Snow Day
As I sit writing this, there’s a large storm moving through the U.S. It started in the Midwest and is headed to the East Coast. Everyone’s talking about it in my area. Everyone is also talking about the fact that now that we know and have done (or are doing) virtual learning, snow days areContinue reading “The Value of a Snow Day”
Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays are here! I don’t know about you, but it’s my favorite time of the year! I frequently get questions from parents, caregivers and teachers about what to get their children for the holidays. And now with Covid, kids could use some good old fashioned entertainment. There are many great toys and games outContinue reading “Holiday Gift Ideas”
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