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Occupational Therapy Documentation Tips
If you are an occupational therapy practitioner you know all about the dreaded “d” word called documentation. It’s part of the daily life of a therapist, and writing SOAP notes to address the goals of an IEP or 504 accommodations can sometimes seem like it’s all we do. Let’s break down this dreaded task with…
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Differences Between IEP and 504
If you have a child who has specific needs and are new to the school supports or are a new school-based OT, knowing the differences between IEP and 504 is a pivotal piece of getting started with a team approach to support in the school system. This post aims to unravel what is a 504,…
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How to Write a Social Story
Before getting to how to write a social story, it is important to discover the “what and why” of social stories. This post will discuss the importance, relevance, and mechanics of using a social story. Whether needed for sensory needs, executive functioning skills, or cognitive considerations, neurodiverse individuals of all ages can benefit from the…
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Creative Storytelling
In this blog post, we created used a few creative storytelling ideas including a fun story telling area in the living room using couch cushions and toys to encourage reading with babies and toddlers. This was a fun creative storytelling idea, and used movement-based and sensory-motor learning activity for young children, encouraging motivation and fun…
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Mental Dexterity: How to Battle Brain Fog
Did you know there is a thing called mental dexterity? It’s true! Battling brain fog in children (or teens and adults!) impacts everyday executive functioning skills. Do you ever feel like your brain is in a cloud? Maybe you have trouble concentrating or can’t seem to think clearly. Your mind may wander or just completely…
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Big Red Barn Craft
Looking for a fun barn craft to go with your favorite preschool book or farm theme? Get ready for an exciting and educational craft that your little ones will absolutely love. Inspired by the timeless children’s book “Big Red Barn,” we have a fantastic barn craft that not only brings the story to life but…
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Adult Sensory Processing Disorder
In this blog post, we cover resources on adult sensory processing disorder. So often, as occupational therapists, it’s the pediatric realm that we thing about regarding SPD (sensory processing disorder). However, due to more overall knowledge of sensory processing disorder in adults, access to sensory processing disorder information, and increasing diagnoses among adults, there is…
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Sensory Strategies for Road Trips
To the child with sensory sensitivities, a family road trip can mean sensory overload. Summer break brings long car rides as the family road trip is an essential during the summer months. But how do you prevent sensory dysregulation on a long car ride? In this blog post, you’ll find sensory strategies for road trips…
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Dramatic Play Benefits
We know the power of play as a learning tool, and today we are focusing on the many dramatic play benefits when it comes to pretend play in children. Occupational therapy play is a tool to drive skills, and there is a good reason why…play is the occupation of the child, and pretend play benefits…
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Partner Yoga Poses for Kids
If you are looking for a fun and healthy activity to do with a group of children, partner yoga poses for kids are the way to go. Kids yoga partner poses offer a great option for small groups that not only promotes gross motor coordination, physical fitness, and self-regulation supports, but also encourages social connection…
