by Alanna Flynn, MS, OTR/L | Aug 3, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
Do you ever notice that your child walks on his or her tiptoes? While toe walking may occur while children are initially learning to walk, they should develop a mature heel-to-toe walking pattern by age two. If your child is still toe walking around this age or... by Alanna Flynn, MS, OTR/L | May 27, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
There are several underlying components that influence legible handwriting. Below, we’ve broken down the different components of handwriting and included strategies for supporting these skills: Proximal stability: Students need to have control over their core or... by Alanna Flynn, MS, OTR/L | Mar 1, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
Potty training children can be challenging for several reasons. While using the bathroom requires children to use many motor skills, it also requires them to tolerate a variety of sensory input. Children must be able to sequence the steps of a bathroom routine,...