Occupational therapists at TEAM 4 Kids often assess how children are able to tolerate transitions. This can refer to transitioning or moving, between environments or activities. When we transition, we are ending one activity and starting a new...
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Have you ever wanted to try assistive technology for your child but not known where to start? In downtown Phoenix, there is an organization called Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP), which allows you to borrow their equipment to see if it...
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Crossing midline is a very important skill for development. Midline refers to the imaginary line that divides the human body and brain into left and right sides. Crossing midline means reaching across that imaginary line to the opposite side of...
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Swimming is a fun activity that offers a number of different benefits for children, especially for those with sensory concerns. It focuses on building strength and endurance as well as targets proprioceptive, tactile, vestibular, olfactory, and...
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“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how they learn.” – O. Fred Donaldson What is play? Play is engaging in an activity for enjoyment rather than a serious or practical purpose. The play takes on many...
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Does your child have a difficult time tolerating getting their hair washed? Hair washing can be overwhelming to children with sensory processing concerns due to it overstimulating the tactile, vestibular and auditory senses. Here are 15 tips to...
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At TEAM 4 Kids, occupational therapists often assess the grasps kids use to hold onto utensils such as markers, pencils, crayons, forks, and spoons. Writing grasp is an important aspect of fine motor development. Occupational therapists will...
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Make handwriting practice fun! With Wet-Dry-Try, children learn and practice correct formation habits for writing capitals, numbers, and lowercase letters. The app simulates our Slate Chalkboard and Blackboard with Double Lines and helps children...
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