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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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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Many kids with learning and attention issues also have mental health issues. The most common is ADHD, anxiety, behavioral challenges, stress, fear, low self-esteem, depression, and other emotional struggles. There are a number of treatments for...
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Sensory processing is the ability to organize and understand the information we receive through our senses and from our environment. Sensory play allows children to actively use their senses in a variety of ways to explore, play, and be creative...
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Why not work at T4K is the real question?! From the 100% covered health and dental insurance, to the company summer retreat at the Scottsdale Hyatt, T.E.A.M. 4 Kids has so much to offer! The owners take great pride in their employees and are...
MoreCalming bottles (also called sensory bottles, clam down jars, etc.) are reused plastic water bottles which contain water, glitter, and some glue. The glue in the water/glitter combination causes the liquid to move slowly when shaken. Calming...
MorePrimitive Reflex Integration for Successful Learning and Development: Part 2 (Palmer Grasp Reflex) If your child presents with three or more of the following symptoms, make an appointment for occupational therapy evaluation. Difficulty with fine...
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App of the Week: Ready to Print This app teaches visual perception and motor coordination of prewriting strokes that are a necessary foundation prior to learning to write ABCs and 123s in a developmentally sequential manner. Although this app is...
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