by Miss Jaime | Gross Motor Skills, Long Island, Sensory Processing
One of my favorite things about Occupational Therapy is that there are no limits to how you can help a patient achieve their goals. It depends on what the patient wants to achieve and what they are interested in. You can use activities like gardening, scrapbooking, or...
by Miss Jaime | Sensory Processing
Foreword from Miss Jaime, O.T. : A few months ago, I came across a post in a Facebook support group that really moved me. It was written by a young woman who has Sensory Processing Dysfunction (SPD). She praised and encouraged the stressed out,...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
Do you remember when you first started coloring? You may remember using jumbo crayons and pencils when you first learned how to color or write your name. You may be surprised to learn that handwriting experts and occupational therapists don’t recommend them. Jumbo...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Sensory Processing
How Do I Stop My Child from Pulling/Playing with Hair at Naptime? Question from Jamie in Naples, Florida: “Hey, Miss Jaime! Wondering if you have any sensory ideas to keep my daughter’s hands busy. She will be three in April. She would always play with her...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
Why Kids Cram Their Words Together (And What Actually Fixes It) If you’ve ever looked at a first grader’s writing sample and thought is this one word or seven, you’re not alone. Spacing errors are one of the most common handwriting complaints I hear...
