The Anonymous OT

The Difficulties of Holiday Expectations for children with special needs: bit.ly/2SBPMGK

Remember these 5 things when buying a gift for a child with special needs: bit.ly/2zc3Dvq #specialneeds #HolidaysAreComing

"Companies that figure out how to help employees with disabilities thrive are six times as likely to innovate and to anticipate change. Your diverse-abled employees also tend to stay longer and have better attendance." bit.ly/2ERBHlD

A Pediatric Therapist's Thankful List: bit.ly/2QYJyzo Did I forget anything?? #ThanksgivingWeek #PediOT #OT365

Here's a few reasons why Sensory Processing Disorder can be SO hard to explain sometimes... bit.ly/2yNlHeQ #Sensory #SPD #autism

"Sensory Processing Disorder is not just about itchy tags. It is a complex and multi-faceted condition that is often mistaken for ADHD, anxiety, and other conditions." bit.ly/2Dhci3d

So, what IS the difference between home and clinic therapy? Let's talk germs, who's in charge, and carryover in the latest blog post: bit.ly/2zSsYd2 #OT365 #pediOT #homehealth

I got the chance to talk school vs. clinic therapy and a whole lot more with the awesome OTs over at OT School House Podcast. Make sure you give it a listen! bit.ly/2P3VJOB

Listen, every once and while, I suppose we actually do have to color inside the lines, as conformist as that sounds... Here's a few tips to do so: bit.ly/2Q7GWP3

This DIY Sticky Wall activity was super easy to grade up or down. bit.ly/2JH5HPJ A feature I greatly appreciate with limited session planning time! #PediOT #DIY

"Do not think of people with sensory processing disorder as less than, because we are not. We can thrive just like everyone else. Sometimes we just need a little extra patience and help." - Being a teen with #SPD bit.ly/2EVFlL7

So the scary stuff is supposed to be over today, but here's a terrifying account of an unfortunately common question in #pediOT … bit.ly/2QaLDYD Is handwriting dead? #OT365 #SpecialEducation

"Opening the door to my son is not a quick “here’s your candy,” “love your costume” or “have fun trick-or-treating.” It’s an education in understanding those who are different." bit.ly/2RcWKkH

Unrealistic holiday expectations can be difficult for children with special needs and their families: bit.ly/2SBPMGK A few things to keep in mind this season. #specialneeds #Halloween #Holidays2018 #OT

DIY Drawing Dice: bit.ly/2NUOuHU These guys were a hit for Draw-A-Person and prewriting shapes.

Pencil Gripper Overload: bit.ly/2IqRupC An updated post on the when, what, and why therapists might use a pencil gripper.

There's a reason why the research doesn't always agree with what you see in the clinic: bit.ly/2P1jGlg #sensoryprocessing #OT365 #occupationaltherapy

About Sensory Processing Disorder: "Some doctors will argue that it doesn’t really exist, while those who recognise it estimate that sensory issues affect between 5 and 16 per cent of us." Hmm... #OT365 bit.ly/2DIUcbo

Our #OT eval reports vary GREATLY- by length, content, and time spent writing them out. bit.ly/2zGEXvv Meet a therapist trying to get us all on the same page. #OT365 #OccupationalTherapy

Testing out our new CE Course Review Tool @CE_CourseReview with an awesome online course on autism: bit.ly/2OqIZQQ (Check it out for a link to a free autism masterclass) #OT365 #CEU