I’m thrilled to officially introduce the newly redesigned SuperKids Occupational Therapy website—a modern, user-friendly, and resource-rich hub created with schools, businesses, families, educators, and therapists in mind. Whether you’re looking for expert school-based OT support or inclusive sensory-friendly consulting, my updated website is your one-stop destination. Why the Redesign? As my practice has grown toContinue reading “Welcome to the New SuperKids Occupational Therapy Website: Your Hub for Inclusive Pediatric OT Support!”
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Top 10 Tools Every School-Based OT Practitioner Should Have
As a school-based occupational therapist, having the right tools can make all the difference in engaging students, collecting meaningful data, and making your interventions effective and enjoyable. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to streamline your therapy bag, here are the top 10 essential tools every school-based OT should have in their toolkit. 1.Continue reading “Top 10 Tools Every School-Based OT Practitioner Should Have”
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Designing Sensory-Friendly Retail Spaces
Introduction Occupational therapists can play a critical role in helping to design sensory-friendly retail spaces. Retailers are in a constant race to differentiate themselves. One of the most overlooked competitive advantages is sensory‑friendly design—an approach that reduces environmental stressors and welcomes neurodiverse customers who may otherwise avoid brick‑and‑mortar stores. In this article, I’ll explore whyContinue reading “Occupational Therapy’s Role in Designing Sensory-Friendly Retail Spaces”
Creating Inclusive Spaces: A Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Perspective
As a pediatric occupational therapist, I’ve spent over two decades supporting children of all abilities to navigate their world more comfortably, confidently, and independently. Whether I’m working in a classroom, clinic, home, or community space, one message remains clear: inclusive environments matter. They don’t just benefit children with disabilities—they create a more empathetic, accessible, andContinue reading “Creating Inclusive Spaces: A Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Perspective”
The Difference Between Developmentally Appropriate and Academically Appropriate: A Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Perspective
As a pediatric occupational therapist, I often encounter parents, educators, and caregivers who struggle to understand the difference between what is developmentally appropriate and what is academically appropriate for children. In today’s fast-paced, achievement-driven society, there is a growing emphasis on academic milestones at younger ages, often at the expense of a child’s natural developmentalContinue reading “The Difference Between Developmentally Appropriate and Academically Appropriate: A Pediatric Occupational Therapist’s Perspective”
10 Tips For What To Do When Your Child Has BIG Feelings
If you are a parent, you are probably no stranger to “big feelings” from your child. They aren’t called the terrible twos and the teen years for no reason. But even children who are not 2 years old or a teenager can have big feelings. Sometimes, it can seem that our children always have bigContinue reading “10 Tips For What To Do When Your Child Has BIG Feelings”
School-Based Vs. Medically-Based Occupational Therapy. What’s the Difference?
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?”
5 Fun Summer Activities to Improve Your Child’s Fine and Visual Motor Skills
Summer is a great time to engage in fun activities with your child while also improving their fine and visual motor skills. Here are 5 fun summer activities to improve your child’s fine and visual motor skills. Incorporating these five activities into your child’s summer routine can help improve their fine and visual motor skillsContinue reading “5 Fun Summer Activities to Improve Your Child’s Fine and Visual Motor Skills”
Discharging Students from School-Based Occupational Therapy Services: A Guide for Parents and Educators
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”
What is School-Based Occupational Therapy?
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?”
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