Interview with Haley Why did you become an Occupational Therapist? I really struggled to decide what I wanted to do with my career. In college, I bounced between nursing school, elementary education, and English literature before I finally...
MoreGoBabyClub: App to Meet Developmental Milestones
GoBabyClub is a great app for any new parents looking for ideas on how to work on developmental activities with their babies. The app includes 250 activity video clips and pictures that will guide the parent along the natural developmental...
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Building blocks can be used to develop many skills we work on in occupational therapy. We would like to talk to you about imitation of block design and all the different areas this will help your child. First, do you have wooden blocks or...
MoreEncouraging Young Kids to Use Utensils At Home
Using utensils at mealtime is an essential skill that will promote independence and confidence while eating. This can result in children being more willing to try different foods and improve motor planning skills. A key factor for feeding when it...
MoreTrick or Treating Tips for Children with Autism
Halloween can be a stressful night for some kids, especially those that have trouble communicating. Nonverbal children can use these tips to have a successful Halloween. Blue Candy Bucket. Last year there was a spike in awareness of the blue...
MoreEmployee Spotlight – Bre Aker
Interview With Bre Tell us a little about yourself: I graduated from Western New Mexico University in 2017. I have been working at T4K since and also am the head varsity softball coach at Apollo High School! Why did you become a therapist...
MoreSensory Strategies: Making Halloween Less Scary
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...
MoreHow to Ease “Normal” Separation Anxiety in Children
For children with normal separation anxiety, there are steps you can take to make the process of separation anxiety easier. Practice separation. Leave your child with a caregiver for brief periods and short distances at first. As your child gets...
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