Pediatric Occupational Therapist who is Handwriting Obsessed! Writing is my Workout and Reading is my cool down!
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Joined September 2009
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In this day and age, children are constantly surrounded by a huge amount of stimuli competing for their attention. How to help your student focus on the lesson at hand? We've compiled some ideas for you here!
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HAMBURGER PARAGRAPH WRITING WITH MAIN IDEAS & DETAILS
My 1st and 2nd grader have been working for a while on personal narratives in our writing time. I decided it was time to do some nonfiction paragraph writing! Check out this!
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Why you shouldn’t be afraid of your aging brain bostonglobe.com/magazine/201… via @BostonGlobe
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“Therapists often call proprioception the ‘safe sense’. This is because activities which stimulate this sense have an organising effect on the brain.
“Proprioception from Latin proprius, meaning “one’s... childreninspiredbyyoga.com/b…
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Arctic Animals Toddler Skills Pack with 60+ print-and-play activity pages for children ages 1-3. #Arctic #Polar #toddlers - is.gd/Mgx1gn
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It’s never too early and it’s never too late to teach #SocialSkills! Check out 5 ways to help a child who is #blind develop social skills: perkins.org/stories/5-ways-t…
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Are you familiar with the use of graphic organizers? As students progress through the educational system, academic demands begin to increase with higher order... yourtherapysource.com/blog1/…
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#Summer is a great time to work on some #VocationalSkills! As part of the Perkins Transition to Work Program, students who are #deafblind spent the week on campus working on vocational and employment opportunities. They celebrated all their achievements with a wrap-up party! 🎉
ALT Students work behind a counter serving ice cream.
ALT A student working the cash register hands over change to a customer.
ALT Staff celebrate as they present a student with a certificate.
ALT Students lounge on beanbag chairs as they enjoy festivities.
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Does your child suffer from "W" sitting? Learn why this form of sitting is problematic and get alternative positions from Pediatric Physical Therapist Dr.Rebecca Talmud.
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This app is perfect for kiddos who really struggle with handwriting. Take a picture of a worksheet, then type or draw on the image. Email or print off the completed worksheet when done!
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Fine motor and executive function skill practice with a Winter theme ed.gr/kn1g ed.gr/kn1g
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Did you know that children start learning the foundational skills needed for handwriting as soon as they are born? Find out more from @mamaotblog and @OTchic: buff.ly/2IrTj3Z
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Effective #communication strategies are often not taught with the same precision and structure as other parts of the curriculum. But they should be. Take a look at this bit.ly/2sIypZr #edchat #oracy #literacy #elachat
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This list was created based on AOTA member input and leadership of Project Champion Glen Gillen. Please share to promote OT services that are evidence-based, not duplicative, free from harm, & truly necessary. nitter.gq/AOTAInc/status/1004105…
Here are five OT interventions that you should question. Learn how AOTA and Choosing Wisely used your input to develop this list to promote appropriate and quality health care. buff.ly/2LZzns4
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Good info on the vestibular system ed.gr/gxaq ed.gr/gxaq
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Do you work with children who have trouble with the ability to write, regardless of their ability to read? Perhaps you have students without cognitive impairment, who continue to struggle with written expression. Read more information on the topic of... ed.gr/nh7d
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Check out this article explaining the role of OT in schools! parents.com/kids/development…
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Are you looking for a no-prep visual discrimination, visual motor, body awareness and exercise activity? ed.gr/m999 ed.gr/m999
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Gross Motor Games {100 Days of Play} #summergames #grossmotor #DIY #simpleandfun pinterest.com/pin/2864014761…