Hello from OT_FOR_SCHOOL! We are Heather COTA/L & Maggie MS OTR/L. We have worked in the school-based setting including an autism program, mental health program, multiple disabilities …
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DIY Put-in Boxes
Put-in Boxes for Easy, At-Home Fine Motor DevelopmentI know that since we’ve been stuck at home for several months, you might feel like your child isn't getting the fine motor development they "need", …
20 Scooter Board Activities
I couldn't live without a scooter board at work or home. There are endless uses and developmental benefits for children who engage in scooter board activities. It's fun to watch kids create new ways …
Developmental Benefits of Nesting Blocks
My kids (and I) are ga-ga for all objects, shapes, containers, dolls, etc. that have the capability to fit inside one another or stack to build big towers they can knock down. We started off with a …
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The Benefits of Scooter Boards
There are so many benefits of scooter boards along with a variety of activities and uses.Most kids immediately gravitate towards them when they see them; especially once they know how to use them, all …
What’s the POINT?!
The Importance of Index Finger IsolationOur hand has 5 digits. Each one a different length, with various degrees and directions of movement. All of them important to daily function. But do you know …