3 Quick Tips for Laying the Foundation for Handwriting
Many people think occupational therapy and handwriting are synonymous. I typically work with younger children so I like to think about what we can do now to support handwriting when they are in school.
Telehealth and Preschoolers
Watch as Whitney Musselman, OTR/L keeps a young child actively engaged in a teletherapy session.
Balancing the Bucket with Oral Sensory Input
We start seeking oral input for comfort in the womb. Many babies are seen sucking their thumbs on ultrasounds. It remains a sense of comfort into adulthood. How many people do you know that chew gum, sip on a drink or chew on pen caps throughout their day?
Telehealth and Infants
Curious about how telehealth works for infants? At Ability First, we use the coaching model to direct and educate the parent on developmental positions and handling with their child.
Social Distancing Survival: We could not do this without OT
Are you struggling with ideas to best support your child through social distancing? Are you missing out on opportunities to participate in therapy due to statewide shut downs? Perhaps we can help.