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26 Jun Win Big with Mini Travel Games

Posted at 20:41h in attention, Fine Motor Skills, Fun, Games, Kindergarten, Occupational Therapy, preschoolers by Amy Baez

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Vacation time is here, and it’s a great time to win big with mini travel games. We have all heard the phrase that “good things come in small packages.” It can be overused, but it rings true when you are limited with space or budget. As a therapist, I am always looking around for new games to use in treatment...

09 Jun Teach Your Child to Fish

Posted at 00:39h in Occupational Therapy, parenting, Self-care Skills by Amy Baez

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If there is any advice that I give out to parents on a regular basis, it is to teach your child to fish. To clarify, I am not actually suggesting fishing with a rod in the ocean but to not be afraid to let their child try new things. When I was in college many moons ago, I had a t-shirt that...

11 May Is Your Child Ready to Write? Part 1

Posted at 08:00h in Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, Uncategorized by Amy Baez

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One question I wish more parents would ask themselves is whether their child is ready to write. Many parents and eeducators have expectations that children should know how to print their names before they start formal schooling. However, rarely is the question asked of whether a child is ready. There are Six Essentials to consider as essential in building a...

21 Apr Home Adaptation for Immature Grasp

Posted at 08:00h in Autism, Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy, Playapy Platform by Amy Baez

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Ever wonder if there is a quick home adaptation to help your child improve how he or she holds objects when painting, drawing, or coloring. After working with hundreds of children, I have seen a child hold an object in every way you could possibly imagine. Sometimes it takes a simple pencil grip to make things better. Sometimes it takes...

18 Jan What is Smart Play?

Posted at 19:46h in Occupational Therapy, Play Skills, Playapy Platform by Amy Baez

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With the increased presence of technology in children’s products and toys, you may have come across the term smart toys. These are typically expensive toys containing a computerized system or technological aspect increasing its capabilities or functions. But do smart toys necessary lead to smart play? The answer depends more on how the toy is used. What is Smart Play? As an...