Looking for functional, occupation-based standing tolerance activities for your OT practice? Here are 10 of our top favorites.
I am always looking for ideas to shake up my OT treatments and try to get creative with activity tolerance activities, because it is just NOT functional or
Learn about occupational therapy in schools. In this guide you'll learn about our approach to evaluation and treatment.
OT functional mobility is such a crucial aspect to address with impaired ADLs. In this article we'll cover how to focus on this area.
These attention activities cover various types of attention: divided attention, sustained attention, selective attention and more.
Spatial relations are an awareness of the body's position in space in relationship to visual information. Visual spatial relations activities
Are you occupational therapist feeling burnout? Things can get better! Check out these tips to reduce the burnout and feel better.
Looking for occupational therapy treatment ideas for men? Here is a list for you!
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that is characterized by difficulty paying attention, impulsivity, disorganizati ...
Let your child's imagination fly while you feed the tennis ball and squeeze in some fine motor practice while you're at it.
Vision activities for every need! These fun ideas develop visual perception, visual motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and more.
I am always looking for ideas to shake up my OT treatments and try to get creative with activity tolerance activities, because it is just NOT functional or
Looking for ways to use functional cognition in your OT practice? Neuro OT Renee Leuschke shares strategies and ideas to start using today.
There are many uses for balance boards but I thought I would share some of the ways we have used it. I had a few kids who were having trouble squatting. They didn’t want to bend their knees …
Before OT school, I had a poor understanding of what OT's did. Even during OT school, the presentations and exams don't really prepare you for what you actually do as an OT...
Play these family games for a fun way to help your kids build executive function skills to improve their focus, planning and impulse control.
An OT evaluation assesses areas of function so the occupational therapist can plan therapy to meet the patient’s needs. Learn about OT assessment in kids.
Some fun ways to use the Amazing Peanut Ball from Fun and Function to improve core strength and positioning in the classroom.
Wrist extension plays a huge role in wrist stability and grip strength of the hand. Explore wrist extension activities for kids.
This resource on working memory includes tips and strategies to improve working memory, as well as working memory activities for kids.
We all need fun mindfulness activities! These strateies for mindfulness impact impulse control, regulation, emotions, and much more.
For kids who struggle with executive functioning skills, there are parts of the day that require more intentional focus in order to successfully progressthrough the day. Identifying high-stress or high-processing times during the day can help parents, teachers, and therapists come up with a plan of action for executive functioning skills and kids’ daily activities. ... Read more
This massive list of Simon Says Commands is perfect for OT, PT, or building motor skill development (and self-regulation!) Free printable too!
This OT gift guide includes occupational therapy toys that are best for children of different ages, developmental levels, and abilities.
Listen to this Special Ed Podcast with 15 great ideas for Functional Centers for students with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in High School. Read more and subscribe today!
Impulse Control Activities for Kids: Fun activities, games, and resources that will help your kids practice self-control
18 working memory games and strategies designed to develop a child’s memory, planning, and organization skills in a fun and effective way!
A therapist's guide to executive function and what all therapists (OT/PT/SLP) need to know about executive function skills.
These executive function games are powerful ways to work on working memory, attention, organization and other executive functioning skills.
Use these occupational therapy teletherapy activities in planning online therapy for early intervention, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school.
Kids and young adults need extensive practice in strengthening their executive functioning skills. Executive functions are the processes in our brains that help us accomplish all tasks from beginning to end. We use them when we plan our day, organize our materials, begin a chore, focus on important
