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Occupational Therapy for Down Syndrome
Occupational therapists (OT practitioners) provide skilled services to help many different people, with or without a diagnosis. In this article, we will talk about Down syndrome, more specifically common interventions and strategies when providing occupational therapy for Down syndrome. Occupational Therapy For Down Syndrome Occupational therapy practitioners work with many diagnoses. In pediatrics, the diagnosis…
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How to Use a Sports Water Bottle as a self regulation tool
Sipping on a hot cup of tea, chewing gum, or sucking on a hard candy are self regulation strategies for oral sensory processing you probably use in your daily life, without even thinking twice. But did you know that you can use a sports water bottle as a self regulation tool, too? Oral sensory processing…
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Spring Occupational Therapy Activities
There might just be a turn in the weather! Spring therapy takes on a whole new meaning with these Spring occupational therapy activities! With a new season comes a new set of OT activities for the school-based occupational therapist or the OT working in early intervention or an outpatient clinic. I’m excited to share an…
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Flower Crafts for Kids
Flower crafts are a great occupational therapy tool to develop fine motor skills, visual motor skills, executive functioning skills, and other child development areas. Here, you’ll find creative ways to support skills through craft ideas. Add these ideas to your Spring occupational therapy activities or your Spring crafts. Flower Crafts for Occupational Therapy I love…
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Recycle Activities for Kids and OT
Having a few recycle activities up your sleeve is great as a busy OT, teacher, or parent…The thing is you can always find a way to use recycled items in crafts or play that supports the development of fine motor skills! Using recycled materials in occupational therapy crafts is a great way to create while…
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Fine Motor Activities to Improve Open Thumb Web Space
An open thumb web space ensures a functional grasp on the pencil and is an important fine motor skill. When the thumb is squashed against the pencil and the index finger, it is difficult to control the pencil with small motor movement changes. These activities are designed to promote an open thumb web space. Why not…
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Yaaaaay! I’m so glad you’re going to be staying in my world!
Here are a couple of recent-ish things to explore: Enjoy! Colleenx
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Snowflake Activities
Who doesn’t love snowflake activities? Here, you will find all of the snowflake activities we have shared on the OT Toolbox, linked in one place. When working on creating a classroom or therapy session using a snowflake theme, you can pop right to this post and find everything snowflake related. From snowflake games and crafts,…
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Valentine’s Day Play Dough
Have a candy box you are itching to use to develop fine motor skills? Here is a fun Valentines playdough activity that gets the hands moving and developing fine motor skills. This fun activity can be used in occupational therapy activities to develop a variety of skill areas, using a recycled candy box and Valentine’s…
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Early Intervention and Autism
When it comes to the early signs of autism spectrum disorder and potential interventions, early intervention for autism can cover a variety of areas. Here, you’ll discover strategies for parent advocates to add to their toolbox. There are many different signs associated with autism, and research strongly shows the earlier a child receives intervention supports…
