One of the most common things I get asked about as a pediatric occupational therapist in the school-based setting is pencil grasp. “What is the most functional pencil grasp?” “When do I try to change a student’s pencil grasp?” “Did you SEE how so-and-so was holding their pencil?!” It’s a hot button issue. …
You don’t need anything fancy to work on skill development- simple household items will usually do the trick! But if you’re looking for some fun holiday gifts that will also pack a skill-building punch, you’re in the right place! Below you’ll find my top gift recommendations for this holiday season, most of which I use …
What if I told you that you only need ONE digital tool to make your teletherapy sessions fun and engaging for your entire caseload? And what if I told you that it’s 100% FREE and customizable? Seems too good to be true, right? Well, I assure that’s not the case! Let me fill you in …
Like many pediatric occupational therapists, I have become OBSESSED with the mini erasers that are often hiding in the bins at Target. I practically sprint to the dollar section each time I enter the building, searching for new themes that might have been re-stocked since my last visit! Not only are these mini erasers ridiculously …
Is there anything more satisfying than opening up a brand new box of crayons for the first time? The crisp cardboard, the bright colors, the familiar smell… I love all of it! But you know what I love even more? BROKEN crayons. That’s right! The snapped-in-half, missing-the-label, forever forgotten crayons that sit lonely at the …
