Category: Occupational Therapy
Part 1: Screen Time Q & A with an OT and SLP
What are the biggest impacts you have seen on children’s development? Below we break down some impacts across a few areas.
Move It or Lose It! Movement Breaks & Strategies for Remote Learning
Although this advancement in technology can be seen as beneficial in that children can still get access to their education from home, we need to keep in mind the lack of movement their body may be getting.
Change it Up! Flexible Seating Options for the Online Learner at Home
Let’s consider how various seated positions and other environmental modifications can be incorporated throughout their day.
Parent tips to help left-handed children be more successful with handwriting.
Approximately 10% of the population are left-handed. Our world is designed for right-handed dominance. Being left-handed does come with some difficulties, especially for children developing skills.
Is It More Than Just a Phase? Picky Eating Versus Problem Feeding
Arguably the most complex aspect of child development, the term “feeding” encompasses all of the skills required to ingest an appropriate variety and quantity of solids and liquids for nourishment. While the development of feeding skills may appear to be a natural process, part of our basic survival instincts, it is much more complicated than meets the eye!
Get Kids Moving Using Technology
In today’s world, it can be difficult to get our kids moving and exercising! Here are some of my favorite resources to get kids moving while using what they love, technology. We all know the mental and physical health benefits of exercise.
