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Your Child With Special Needs: How to Conquer Independent Bathing
Your child with special needs: How to conquer independent bathing 20 plus Occupational Therapy tips and strategies to facilitate independent showering and bathing for your child with special needs “I have no time to myself. Ever. My other kids were at least...
The App that will make You a Hero to your Dysgraphic Students
Students who struggle with getting their thoughts on paper and HATE writing will LOVE this game-changing app called SnapType Pro. With two weeks left of school, the middle school was HOT and sticky. The smell of sweaty teenagers who just didn't want to be in school...
How To Bring Your OT App Invention To Life
*This post contains affiliate links INVENTING SNAPTYPE Amberlynn Slavin, a college student in an Occupational Therapy program, came up with this amazing idea and then brought it to fruition. I find myself brimming with ideas, but I've still never invented anything!...
The Crucial Importance of Positioning in the Classroom
School Day Functions - Positioning in the classroom Positioning in the classroom is a HUGE part of student success. In fact, "properly fitted furniture is essential if children are to learn handwriting efficiently" (Henderson & Pehoski, 1995). One of my biggest...
One genius way to teach your child how to express emotions
Have you ever seen a kid burst out crying for no reason? I know I have. The thing is, there is always a reason. Whether it's because they are scared, tired, disappointed, or anything else, there is ALWAYS a reason. No matter how silly it may seem to us, something is...
How To Support Your Child’s Core Strength Development Every Day
Back in the olden days, my parents had to walk to school 2 miles each way. Barefoot. Uphill. And they had to walk home for lunch, too. Motor skill development wasn't such a problem back then. As a child, I never questioned how it was possible that it was uphill both...