Telehealth, for the moment, is the new normal for many Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech and Language Pathologists. I have heard from so many of you who are looking for ways to get started and also need ideas for treatments that will work well over the internet. Today I am gathering all the latest…
A guide to the visual motor development that is typical for children from the time they are born until they are six years of age. Visual-motor development can keep complex. Your child uses many areas of development to hone their visual-motor skills. Let’s take a look at what typical visual-motor development in children looks like. I’ll also…
You’ve probably seen the videos or pictures on social media of “sensory walks” or “sensory paths” that many schools are putting in their hallways. When I was working at one of our local schools, I created these sensory-motor walk activities and used an empty hallway next to our sensory room. You could also use these…
Does your child struggle with handwriting, particularly with pencil grasp or being able to move their hand across the paper while printing? Or maybe they are in Kindergarten and have not chosen a dominant hand for fine motor activities including handwriting? All of these skills are why crossing the midline is so important. What Does…
Proprioception is one of those eight senses that not everyone knows about. If you have a child struggling to focus, sit still, or attend to a task, this is one of the sensory systems you want to address. Today I am sharing some of the best activities for proprioceptive input. Post updated March 2023. What…
The vestibular system is one of the sensory systems that can have the biggest effect on a child’s behavior. Having a child complete a vestibular activity can help them regulate their emotions, focus, and gain their attention. Here are some of the best activities for vestibular input. (Post updated Feb. 2023) What Provides Vestibular Input? …