by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Seasonal
Learn 10 pet peeves of a school-based Occupational Therapist In the spirit of teaching the general public about OT, I’ve decided to share some of my “O.T. pet peeves”. The teachers that I work with know me pretty well. As a true Sagittarius, I am a...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Long Island, Other, Sensory Processing
This Love Language post is part of a blog hop all about LOVE for Valentine’s Day! Check out the landing page for lots of other “LOVEY” posts! Also, get 30+ Valentine’s ideas and activities, links are below… Love is in the Air! Do You Know...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Seasonal
Communication: the key to success! Since it’s the beginning of the school year, I’ve decided to share my best advice for improving communication with your child’s therapist. Parents sometimes feel helpless because they don’t know...
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 | Ask an OT, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills
Question from Dena Rich in Albany, NY “Hi, Miss Jaime! Love, love your articles!!!! My daughter Emilia still struggles with her pencil grip (using the whole hand instead of the proper 2 fingers). I’m having trouble finding a pencil gripper. Do I have to...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Sensory Processing
Ask Miss Jaime OT! ~ from Theresa Allender in Seattle, Washington How to Desensitize Skin Question:”My four-year-old has a super sensitive body. She is uncomfortable with kisses and hugs, she will only wear certain clothes because of how they feel, she is the...
