Category: Preschoolers

are you concerned about your child's grasp?

5/23/2020

My child isn't holding a pencil with a tripod grasp yet. Should I be worried?
This is one of THE most common questions I get as a pediatric OT working with kids in the birth-5 age range. So, let's walk through some simple grasp development, pre-requisites needed for an efficient tripod grasp, what you can do to support your kiddo in the process, and when to worry if you aren't seeing improvement.

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simple play essentials, and 30 ways to use them!

5/11/2020

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Not sure about you, but I don't have a gazillion dollars to spend on play materials. As a teeny tiny private OT practice, I keep things really simple and practical. Most of my therapy materials are household items that my clients also have on hand, making home programs (and telehealth) a cinch! Thought I would share with you the supplies I can't work without, and 30 activities you can do with just a short list of simple items laying around your house.

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5 belly breath exercises for kids

3/28/2020

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Let's say it is dark out, and your protective male Bouvier Des Flandres is looking out the front window and barking. Barking loudly, deeply, and won't stop. Your child becomes very nervous and stressed. She starts to have shallow breaths, her heart rate increases, she gets clammy hands. What should you do?

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meet the blogger

Austen is a pediatric occupational therapist with experience in schools, early intervention, and private clinic settings. She now runs her own private practice in Portland, OR specializing in movement based learning techniques. This blog's mission is to educate and empower parents and children by sharing insights into the complexities of learning and development.

are you concerned about your child's grasp?

simple play essentials, and 30 ways to use them!

5 belly breath exercises for kids

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