As an occupational therapist (OT), I often evaluate children who have been referred to me because of poor handwriting skills. Many times a parent waits until a child has already developed poor habits and is struggling in school. Sometimes the parents noticed signs early on but decided not to intervene until a teacher voiced concerns. An OT can help to...
As a therapist with experience working with hundreds of families, I can attest that one of the most difficult moments of parenting can be first asking the question, “Is my child delayed?” Acknowledging that your child may have a developmental delay can be heart breaking and confusing. Since there are many approaches to parenting, there are many ways a parent...
Parents are always looking for more time, so how can they incorporate everyday play into their day? When I was a child, I often remember my mother sending me off to “go play” while she completed household chores. Sometimes it was alone since my sister and brother were a couple years older. Unfortunately, they did not always appreciate how cute...
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...