Before deciding to become an occupational therapist, I initially started applying to colleges with the intent to become a physical therapist. That's a story for another day, but I ended up spending the first couple years of school taking the same courses as PT majors. Once I graduated and started working in the real world, I was amazed how much...
Disciplining young children can be a frustrating experience. Many parents feel like they are doing it wrong and seek help and suggestions. ...
As schools put more pressure on young students to read and write at earlier ages, children are fighting a battle to maintain a lifestyle of learning through play. ...
Recent reported estimates in the news have stated as many as 1 in every 68 children in the United States has autism. It is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life. It affects the brain’s normal development of social and communication skills. The numbers and methods of obtaining these new estimates are subject to debate. What...
February is the time of year for professing your true love, and I am not too shy to admit that one of my greatest passions is play. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I spend many hours of my week at play with children. The trunk of my car is full of games, toys, and equipment like balls and cushions. I design activities to foster skills...