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Occupational-Therapy-for-Infants

For Parents, For Therapists, Gross Motor, Occupational Therapy ·

What Does Occupational Therapy For Infants Look Like?

This featured guest post is by Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Mary Kate, with NAPA Center who explains what occupational therapy for infants looks like from ages 0 to 12 months.  She tells you what to look for along with ways an…

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For Therapists, Gross Motor, Occupational Therapy ·

Occupational Therapy For Babies – What You Need To Know

In this blog, we will discuss what occupational therapy for babies may look like. Would you believe me if I told you babies have occupations too? Despite what it sounds like, occupations aren’t just jobs. An occupation is anything that occupies…

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Cutting-with-Scissors

Activities, Fine Motor, For Parents, For Therapists, Occupational Therapy ·

5 Activities To Build Hand Strength Cutting With Scissors

Did you know that scissors skills are an important milestone in childhood development? Cutting with scissors helps to build hand strength, develop hand-eye coordination, improve bilateral coordination, and improve attention to tasks. Additionally, while using scissors the child is improving…

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Adaptive-Eating-Utensils

Feeding, Fine Motor, For Parents ·

Top 10 Adaptive Eating Utensils For Kids (Infant to Teen)

Kid’s adaptive eating utensils are a solution for those who experience limited hand mobility to eat easier during mealtime. These utensils adapt to your hand to help you: Eat independently Eat with minimal support Boost confidence Some range from budget-friendly while…

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Feeding, For Parents, For Therapists ·

7 Tasty ‘Real’ Pureed Food Recipes for Kids – Quick n’ Easy

Do you need some quick n’ easy kid-friendly ideas for pureed food recipes? These recipes are a go-to for many parents and therapists for kids who experience swallowing issues, the inability to chew, or severe food sensitivity. You want to…

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Occupational-Therapy-Scooter-Board

For Therapists, Occupational Therapy, Product Reviews ·

Hand2Mind Scooter Board – Develop Gross Motor Skills

Did you know a scooter board helps kids with or without special needs develop gross motor skills, increase muscle strength, and perform daily activities or exercises? It is an incredibly lightweight tool to encourage balance and motor planning. Children with…

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Occupational-Therapy-Scooter-Board

Activities, For Therapists, Gross Motor, Occupational Therapy ·

5 Occupational Therapy Scooter Board Activities

My favorite toys and pieces of equipment are those that are open-ended, lending themselves to a variety of therapeutic and playful uses. An occupational therapy scooter board is one such piece of equipment! The scooter board can be used either…

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Physical-Therapy-Tools

Physical Therapy ·

5 Physical Therapy Tools You Already Have at Home

Before you click ‘purchase’ on that online order or grab your keys to drive to the nearest Target, look around your home first. You may already have some physical therapy tools in disguise! Wonder what those household items are? Read…

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Physical-Therapy-Games

Activities, For Therapists, Physical Therapy ·

3 Fun Pediatric Physical Therapy Games and Activities

Rumor has it that pediatric physical therapists are also known as exercise disguisers, the loudest cheerleaders, and master negotiators.  Wonder what fun physical therapy games are commonly used?  Read on to find out three of my favorite pediatric physical therapy…

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Kids-Indoor-Playground

Gross Motor, Product Reviews ·

The GYMBOX Kids Indoor Playground (Buyer’s Review Guide)

Are you looking for a kids indoor playground to enhance your child’s strength, flexibility, and gross motor skills? If you answered yes, then the GYMBOX is worth learning about. Whether you need to use it at home, at school, or…

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W-Sitting

Definitions, For Parents, For Therapists ·

The 101 on W Sitting Position

What is W-Sitting? W-Sitting is when a child sits with their knees folded over in front of them, placing their feet and ankles on either side of their hips. This position is known as W-sitting because it creates a W…

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Visual-Motor-Integration (1)

Activities, Visual Motor ·

Visual Motor Integration (8 Simple Activities for Children)

What is visual motor integration? Visual motor integration is the ability for your child’s hands and eyes to work together to guide their movements. Their eyes tell their brain how to move, and then their brain tells their hands to…

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