Who doesn’t love playing with Kinetic Sand? It’s such a fun and engaging texture, but it can also be used to target several different speech and communication skills. When I use it in therapy, I like to have small toys that we can bury in the...
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Fine motor skills include small muscle planning within the hands, fingers, and wrist. These movements are used for daily tasks such as zipping, tying shoes, holding a pencil, and cutting. Fine motor development starts in the shoulder and...
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PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE Set up a trick or treating in your home! Have family members in rooms with doors closed, practice knocking, saying “trick or treat”, placing candy in the bag, and saying “thank you”. Not enough family members? No...
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Your child’s therapist may have recommended a visit to a vision specialist for a variety of reasons. It is recommended that a child have their first vision exam at 6 months, 3 years and pre-kindergarten. It can be tricky deciding which vision...
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Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday with lots of great opportunities for sensory development. However, for those with sensory sensitivities, it also has the potential to be a little overwhelming with the risk of sensory overload. ...
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0ccupational Therapists dedicate a lot of time and research educating families and children on sensory tools and strategies. Our education and follow up are based on the follow through by adults. Sensory strategies and tools that are embraced...
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As a feeding therapist, I often hear that school-age children are not eating their lunches at school. Parents and caregivers show frustration and concern as their children continue to bring home “untouched” lunchboxes. Back to school can be an...
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During school months, our children are on a very strict routine that involves recess and activity throughout the day that allows kids to fulfill their sensory needs. When summer months hit, temperatures rise and routines are altered, parents find...
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