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The Eye Exam Kids REALLY Need
The EYE EXAM KIDS REALLY NEED Did you know that the eye exam that the school gives just looks to see if the child may need glasses? There are actually WAY more problems that a child can have that would interfere with their progress in school. There are different...
Uncovering Hidden Vision Deficits in the Classroom
There's more to vision than just needing glasses "But he already has glasses!" Even though we were separated by the phone, I could tell the mom thought I was crazy. Her son wears glasses daily, and I just recommended that she take him for a vision exam. "But there's...
5 Ways To Help Parents Manage Screen Time During Quarantine
Being stuck in quarantine has resulted in a huge spike in video games, movies, and video watching for all of us. Trying to limit screen time is especially hard now when parents are facing so much stress. But the negative effects of too much screen time haven't...
6 Ways to Use Wootape at Home & in the Classroom
What is WooTape? WooTape is the therapeutic handwriting tape that allows parents, teachers, and therapists to accommodate any worksheet or activity in the moment! Simply peel, tear, and apply the tape to any paper or surface. It comes in three different sizes, so you...
Teletherapy for School-based Practitioners
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I was flooded with questions from therapists who were suddenly thrust into the world of OT telehealth, also known as teletherapy. Personally, I had never done it, but I've always been interested in learning more about telehealth...
Miss Jaime, O.T.’s Favorite Visual Perception Toys for Children
When parents hear the phrase “visual perception,” they often think it has to do with their child’s vision, and whether or not they need glasses. But in all actuality, visual perception is how your brain perceives what you’re seeing with your eyes. If your child is...