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To Sew or Not to Sew
Is sewing a lost art or a life skill? If you ask me, it's an important life skill that should make a comeback. Unfortunately, there are few schools today that offer classes like home and careers that teach sewing, cooking, and other types of life skills. Schools are...
10 Reasons Every OT Should Attend AOTA Annual Conference & Expo
I’ve been an OT for two decades (plus), but I’m embarrassed to admit that I’d never attended the AOTA conference until #AOTA15 in Nashville, Tennessee. My excuses were: It costs too much I’d have to miss work None of my friends were going/I wouldn’t know anyone But,...
Student Spotlight: Courtney Ng
Here's another "Student Spotlight" that I am so excited to share with you! Courtney Ng, MS, OTR/L purchased the Brain & Sensory Course that I LOVE, and her feedback blew me away! We're giving you a lot of information, from various sources, because we want you to...
5 Primitive Reflexes that Impact Pencil Grasp
A bunch of people emailed us and asked on social media: "What causes an inefficient pencil grasp, anyway?" There's no easy answer to this one. A few reasons for an inefficient or maladaptive pencil grasp are: Overexposure or increased access to writing and drawing...
The best toys for fine motor coordination and in-hand manipulation
If you’re working with your child on their coordination, there are toys on the market to improve their fine motor skills. Let’s first talk about what motor coordination and in-hand manipulation are. Motor skills are your ability to move yourself and other objects, and...
Back-to-School Must-Haves for School-based OTPs
A new school year is a great way to start with fresh ideas, plans, and ways to organize. I've got some great suggestions to help every school-based OTP conquer their school year with success and organization. “I regret organizing,” said NO ONE EVER!For therapists who...