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Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
This post is all about exploring Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, or IADLs which are addressed in occupational therapy interventions. What are IADLs? What are examples of IADLs? What is the difference between ADL (activity of daily living) and IADL? And, how to explain all of the above in layman’s terms for caregivers/parents/teachers…We’ll cover all of…
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Essential Components of Handwriting
In this blog post, we’re covering the components of handwriting in a list with tools and resources to cover each element. Click on each link to find all of the information you are looking for. Be sure to check them all out for a complete understanding of developmental and physiological components to handwriting, creative activities…
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Types of Eye Specialists
In this blog post, we’re covering information on types of eye specialists. As occupational therapy providers, many times we work with clients or patients on activities of daily living or IADLS that are challenged by vision needs. Knowing about different types of vision specialists is important because we can better understand what support a the…
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Empathy Activities for Kids
Many years ago, we made empathy bracelets as one of our favorite empathy activities for kids. Empathy activities like this bracelet craft are easy ways to teach kids about empathy as a foundation for social emotional skills. We made empathy bracelets as a way to develop social-emotional awareness and self-awareness of others and how they…
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Behavioral Optometrist/Developmental Optometrist
Do you ever refer your clients to a behavioral optometrist for an evaluation or vision therapy? This post will explore what a behavioral optometrist, otherwise known as a developmental optometrist. We’ll also cover when individuals see behavioral or developmental optometry, and what the role of the occupational therapist in vision therapy is in working with…
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Typing Programs for Kids
In this post we will explore typing programs for kids. You will learn the benefits of learning to type, as well as which program might work for your specific students. “Back in my day” everyone took typing class, along with home economics, cooking, sewing, and engine repair. Typing is one of the classes I can…
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Typing Activities for Occupational therapy
One way that occupational therapy providers support students is through assistive technology and using typing activities in occupational therapy is a tool for functional performance. In this blog post, you’ll find typing activities occupational therapy professionals use. You’ll also find a great printable booklet at the end to use to support typing in OT. Typing…
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How to Write Cursive S
This post is part of a series highlighting cursive handwriting. While you might be of the opinion that cursive is a dead language, there are many reasons it should continue to be taught and practiced. I believe the reason cursive is not emphasized is; students are having so much difficulty mastering printed language, adding another…
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Fine Motor Home Exercise Program
One thing that therapy providers often come across is the the issue of needing a fine motor home exercise program to support the skills that are targeted in therapy sessions. The fact is that 30 minutes of therapy intervention, once a week, is not likely to improve dramatic changes. The need for a fine motor…
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Grip Strength Exercises
As an occupational therapy provider, you know how important it is to develop and improve grip strength and fine motor skills in children. Activities that focus on grip strength exercises can have a significant impact on a child’s ability to complete daily tasks, such as handwriting and coloring with a crayon. Hand strengthening activities includes…
