Let’s avoid the need for OT when possible
Tips from an OT so that you don’t have to call on us! 1. Play outdoors in nature Nature is the greatest teacher and the greatest healer. Children in nature
Tag: fine motor
Tips from an OT so that you don’t have to call on us! 1. Play outdoors in nature Nature is the greatest teacher and the greatest healer. Children in nature
Working in the schools for many years, I see that teachers have less and less time to work one-on-one with a child that has fine motor difficulties. I therefore try to
The parents I work with always ask me for a list of suggested toys for Hanukah or Christmas so this year I put together a little list for different age
1- Create a fall scene using stickers This is a great activity for little ones. Peeling stickers has the advantage of working on pincer strength (an important component of dexterity) while
1. Begin with good scissors. i.e the blade is not too long, scissors are easy to open. Use Left-handed scissors for left- handed children (the blade opens up on the
Therapeutic Corner: Buttoning is a bilateral coordination skill as it requires both hands to do work simultaneously. Many children have difficulty with this task so I break it down in