by Shannon Appleton, MOT, OTR/L | Nov 10, 2022 | Occupational Therapy
Mindfulness exercises are not just for adults, but can also be beneficial strategies for children to support emotional regulation, reduce overall feelings of stress and anxiety, and improve confidence when engaging in challenging situations. Listed below are some...
by Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | Oct 9, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
When we think about the skills needed to eat or self-feed, the first things that come to mind are usually related to our mouth and tongue. We might even think about our hands for holding a utensil or bringing food to our mouth. But what we don’t often realize is that...
by Sarah Gilmore, OTD, OTR/L | Oct 7, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
When should my child have a dominant hand? This is one of the most frequently asked questions pediatric occupational therapists hear from parents of children born without limb differences or other neurological/physical conditions affecting hand use. When should I know...