Occupational Therapy Blog
Tips and Tricks for a Fun Christmas with a Child with Special Needs
Are you parenting a child with special needs and wondering how to make Christmas more fun and less stressful? Whether you have one child or a family of many, including typically-developing kids, there is so much to consider. From travel to flashing lights on the tree,...
read moreDo Kids Really Need Toys? If So, How Many?
As the holiday season approaches, many toys are sure to be purchased. But are toys really necessary for development? And if so, how many toys do kids really need? The answer as it turns out is that kids need to play and learn from their environment, but...
read moreFamily Friendly Tips for the Transition to Standard Time
Here we go again — the time change. This year, Daylight Savings Time will end on Sunday, November 4th just before 2 AM. Since it’s fall, we move our clocks back one hour (Spring ahead, Fall back). No one truly enjoys adjusting to a time change, but it is...
read more12 Back-to-School Organization Tips!
We have reached the back-to-school season! While parents often rejoice when kids return to school, the transition always comes with some challenges. This is especially true for families with children who have special needs. Here are some tried-and-true tips to help...
read moreIs Homeschooling the Right Choice For You and Your Child?
Introduce the topic of homeschooling to any group of parents and you’re likely to get a mix of responses. There will be some who are thoroughly in favor of homeschooling, some who are ardently against, and some who are just plain terrified of the idea! But what about...
read moreSmart Uses of Technology: Recommendations for Free Apps
Smart Uses of Technology: Recommendations for Free Apps Many of the kids I see are very interested in technology. Some of them even know how to use a cell phone better than I do! Here is a review of some of the best free apps I’ve found to improve emerging fine motor...
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