Skills/Benefits for this activity Include : Visual motor: using one’s eyes to guide their hands for connecting the dots. Also for using scissors to cut along the dotted lines ( to”cut the deep ocean away”:)) Fine motor: grasping the writing …
MarvelsourceOT: Ask an occupational therapist…. The nonverbal child
So, as a service provider, there have been many incidences where I worked with a student who could not speak to me…Literally. I would say “throw” or “jump” and they would look blankly at me or start demonstrating behaviors such …
Ask an Occupational therapist …. Re: Autism Diagnosis
In the above conversation, I respond to parents who were down about a recent Autism diagnosis they’ve received for their child. I reiterate that Early intervention works wonders for children with Autism. Whether the child is receiving Occupational therapy, speech …
MarvelsourceOT “new worksheet alert” : “build a plane for Mr. smiley and cut the storm clouds away”
Skills/Benefits include: Visual motor/fine motor- tracing, cutting Visual scanning – searching for the numbers as the dots are being connected Cognitive sequencing- counting and completing each dot in order. Self regulation- pacing oneself to complete the task one step at …
MarvelsourceOT New Worksheet Alert : “Build a house and cut the grass”
MarvelsourceOT Activity of the day: Fine motor: “help me put the “fruits on the tree 🙂”….
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SCHOOLBASED DIY FINE-MOTOR ACTIVITY: pre-school Benefits: Bilateral hand use, pincer grasps, fine motor manipulation of small objects, visual motor (for using eyes to guide hands in stringing beads). Not to mention, finger strengthening, via beads hidden within the …
MarvelsourceOT Tip of the day: “use a timer”
Here’s an effective way to use a timer when working with children : 1.Buy a manual timer ( not a sand (hourglass) timer or digital one)*See picture below* 2. Have the child turn the timer – however much they desire!! …
The wonders of a laminator! 🎉🌟
Having your own laminator at home is key when it comes to DIY money saving OT tools and activities. You can make anything from your own coloring stencils, tracing boards, and even movement cards! The sky’s the limit with regard …
MarvelsourceOT message of the day: “It’s not just coloring!”
Coloring seems easy to most, however, it is not . It involves sustained gripping of a utensil while moving repeatedly. This involves maintaining grip strength, awareness of hands and finger positioning, all while visually attending to a task on paper. …
MarvelsourceOT “Ask an Occupational Therapist”… Parent edition: “Headbutting”
I am a Pediatric Occulational therapist who specializes in early childhood occupational therapy. In my daily work, parents, teachers, and other service providers approach me with many questions, ranging from, ” how do I get this child to sit still?”or …