Wondering how the latest NDIS changes affect your child’s therapy? We break down what’s new with quarterly funding, pricing updates and how to stay on top of your plan, with tips from Deb, our Executive Director.| Therapies For Kids
Therapy is more than just what happens in the session room. This blog explores the unseen work therapists do behind the scenes to support your child’s progress. From planning and documentation to collaboration and care, it's all part of the journey. Let’s look beneath the surface.| Therapies For Kids
Today, we have a free printable set of paper finger puppets you can print off and start using in play activities to support fine motor skills. Finger puppets are a simple yet powerful tool for supporting fine motor development, especially in the areas of finger isolation and separation of the sides of the hand, two ... Read more The post Jungle Animal Finger Puppets appeared first on The OT Toolbox.| The OT Toolbox
Learn about the concept of meaningful occupations, the barriers that adults may encounter, and how occupational therapists can support individuals in overcoming these challenges to live... The post Occupational Therapy: Helping Adults Engage in Meaningful Occupations first appeared on Transform Life.| Transform Life
Learn how Occupational Therapists support children in settling into school with strategies that build confidence, independence, and smoother transitions.| Transform Life - Therapeutic support including Positive Behaviour Support, Oc...
When children feel overwhelmed, simple sensory activities can help restore calm and focus. These evidence-based OT techniques encourage regulation through touch, movement, and play. Parents can easily integrate them into daily routines to make transitions and downtime smoother. With the right sensory strategies for parents, home becomes a calmer, more nurturing space for every child. The post 5 OT Sensory Strategies For Parents to Use at Home to Calm Kids appeared first on Skill Point Therapy.| Skill Point Therapy
Parenting a child with ADHD can sometimes feel like steering through unpredictable waves, but the right support can make all the difference. Occupational therapy offers structured, hands-on strategies to strengthen focus, organization, and emotional regulation—skills that benefit children across home, school, and play environments. In Brandon, families are finding that the DIRFloortime approach enhances these efforts by building genuine connections and adapting therapy to each child’s uni...| Skill Point Therapy
Occupational therapy plays a vital role in supporting children with autism by helping them navigate everyday challenges with greater ease and independence. Through sensory integration, play-based learning, and individualized goals, therapists guide children toward stronger emotional regulation and improved motor coordination. In Tampa and Brandon, families often choose DIRFloortime-based occupational therapy to nurture relationships and foster genuine communication growth. By focusing on each...| Skill Point Therapy
Managing ADHD can feel overwhelming for parents and caregivers, but small, consistent strategies can make a big difference in a child’s progress. At Skill Point Therapy, our occupational therapists use DIRFloortime and other evidence-based methods to turn everyday challenges into opportunities for growth. By focusing on attention, emotional regulation, and sensory needs, therapy helps children develop essential life and learning skills. Whether at home or in the classroom, these ADHD tips c...| Skill Point Therapy
Occupational therapy plays a vital role in supporting children with ADHD by addressing sensory, emotional, and behavioral challenges that impact learning and everyday functioning. Through personalized interventions like DIRFloortime, therapists guide children in building stronger attention, organization, and social-emotional skills. This holistic approach not only improves self-control but also enhances confidence in school and home environments. Families in Tampa and Brandon often find that ...| Skill Point Therapy
Seven graduates are recognized for contributions to clinical care, public health practice, education, research and policy.| College of Public Health & Health Professions » University of Florida
Moving the pencil within the tips of the fingers to switch from writing to erasing.Passing small beads from the palm of the hand to the finger tips.Holding a stack of coins in the palm while counting out the amount needed to pay for an item. These are all in-hand manipulation tasks, and can be a ... Read more The post In-Hand Manipulation and Money appeared first on The OT Toolbox.| The OT Toolbox
In this blog post, we are covering therapy for picky eaters. Occupational therapists and speech therapy practitioners often cover extremely picky eating in therapy sessions, but how do they know where to begin with food therapy? Let’s cover specifically how to help extremely picky eaters, food for picky eaters, and therapy suggestions for extremely picky ... Read more The post Therapy for Picky Eaters appeared first on The OT Toolbox.| The OT Toolbox
Discover what masking is, its impact on children, and how Occupational Therapy helps neurodivergent kids feel safe to unmask and thrive authentically.... The post Understanding Masking and the Role of Occupational Therapy in Helping Children Feel Safe to Unmask first appeared on Transform Life.| Transform Life
As demands rise and fall, it’s natural for energy and focus to dip and rebound. These strategies can help you steady your rhythm and stay on track.| Johns Hopkins University Student Well-Being
When someone asks about your occupation, you probably tell them about your job. But if an occupational therapist asks, they want to know about all of the activities you do during the day—everything from getting dressed and feeding yourself to the work you do and the hobbies you enjoy. “It’s about the way you occupy… The post What is Occupational Therapy? first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
Discover how occupational therapy’s impact on child development supports growth, independence, and confidence in children across Tampa and Brandon, FL.| Skill Point Therapy
As parents and caregivers, one of the most rewarding experiences is watching children grow and develop new skills. Among the myriad of milestones they achieve, fine motor skills play a crucial role in their overall development. Fine motor skills involve the small muscles in the hands and fingers, and they are essential for everyday tasks, […] The post Understanding Fine Motor Developmental Milestones in Kids appeared first on Project Play Therapy.| Project Play Therapy
Push in occupational therapy model, OT in schools, setting goals, observations, no child left behind, collaboration with team| The OT Toolbox
These separation anxiety activities are great tools for preschool or kindergarten separation anxiety. Occupational therapy approved!| The OT Toolbox
A Temecula girl with cerebral palsy takes the stage with the help of Rady Children’s Emery Lapinskas, a vibrant 10-year-old from Temecula, loves to tell jokes, hang out with her sisters, and spend time with her service dog, Skip. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) at just a year old, Emery has faced many challenges. CP…| Rady Children's Health
ATLANTA — More than 700,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, and many survivors are left with long-term motor impairments […]| Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
ATLANTA—Two Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions programs saw a considerable jump in their rankings in new U.S. News […]| Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
Cross Cultural Occupational Therapy Perspective Addressing Psychosocial Health and Well-Being for At-Risk, Underserved and Marginalized Populations in India See […]| Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
The school based-Occupational Therapist is getting ready to head back into the school year this Fall. Getting organized can be one of the hardest parts of school-based OT. These tips and tricks are some that I’ve used during my years as an Occupational Therapist working in the schools. Getting Organized for Back-to-School as a ... Read more| The OT Toolbox
Avanna Tiwarie shares her journey as a Doctor of Occupational Therapy student with hearing loss.| phhp.ufl.edu
Her tenure has been marked by significant growth in people, programs and national recognition.| phhp.ufl.edu
Why do so many conversations about fine motor skills still revolve around pencil grip? Learn why now...| Transform Life - Therapeutic support including Positive Behaviour Support, Oc...
Occupational Therapists help Neurodivergent Children develop the foundational skills needed to participate in all aspects of school life, including...| Transform Life - Therapeutic support including Positive Behaviour Support, Oc...
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Calm down corner, providing strategies, resources, and information on vestibular and proprioceptive systems to help self regulation| The OT Toolbox
April is Occupational Therapy Month, recognizing the contributions of this vital profession and the meaningful difference occupational therapists (OT) make in the lives of the people they work with. Many people with disabilities work with OTs to develop the skills … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
You can learn with board games you already have in your home game closet. Or use games at school and in OT sessions for learning and skill development.| The OT Toolbox
School based occupational therapy providers support students in learning and participating in the classroom. Here are school based OT tips.| The OT Toolbox
Grass is turning green and flowers are blooming! In other words, it’s time for some free spring printable activities. These activities are for preschoolers to 1st graders with a developmental approach. Skills addressed are fine motor skills, scissor skills, and writing skills with a cute spring or even summer theme! CLICK THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLES […] The post Free Spring Printable Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
Spring has sprung and Easter is around the corner! It’s time for some more FREE Printable Easter Activities! First, we will see why fine motor skills are important. Next, we will take a peek at some Easter activities where kids can work on their fine motor skills. Lastly, we will take those fine motor skills […] The post Printable Easter Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
Birds are chirping and the grass is turning green! Spring is right around the corner and it’s a perfect time to look at Spring Visual Discrimination Activities! Not only do these FREE PRINTABLES address visual discrimination, BUT they also target matching, crossing midline, fine motor skills, bilateral hand skills, visual memory, visual sequential memory, and […] The post Spring Visual Discrimination Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
It’s time to follow the rainbow and find the pot of gold!! St. Patrick’s Day Activities are in full force and this FREE Leprechaun Activities pack- packs a punch addressing both fine motor skills and cutting skills. First, we will see why fine motor skills are important. Next, we will take a peek at some […] The post Leprechaun Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
It doesn’t matter if your pet is a dog, cat, rabbit, fish, turtle, or another animal, they quickly become part of the family. So, let’s celebrate our furry…or scaly friends with these FREE Pet Theme Activities. Activities are for preschoolers to 1st graders with a developmental approach. Skills targeted include fine motor skills, scissor skills, […] The post Free Pet Theme Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
Children enjoy talking about their pets or really any animals! This Mini Pet Theme Writing Activities Pack has 3 different levels of difficulty. In addition to these levels, letter formation, letter size, and line placement are also targeted. Cutting skills are included to go along with the activities as well. Perfect for kindergarteners to first grade! […] The post Pet Theme Writing Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
The Christmas tree is up and presents are wrapped! Now it’s time for some Santa and Rudolph Fine Motor Fun! First, let’s discuss why fine motor skills are important. Next, let’s look at some fun Christmas Fine Motor Activities. Lastly, we will apply those fine motor skills into some cute Santa and Rudolph Cutting Activities. […] The post Santa and Rudolph Fine Motor Fun! appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
Gobble Gobble! Time to celebrate Thanksgiving with some Turkey Fine Motor and Cutting Activities! First, we will look at 2 fine motor printables with tons of options! Next, we will apply those fine motor skills during a cutting activity to help your child work on scissor skills. Overall, you will have access to 4 pages […] The post Turkey Fine Motor and Cutting! appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
Sensory rooms in schools series. Explore the benefits, why have one, things to consider, cleaning, supervision, use by teachers/aides| The OT Toolbox
Creating a sensory room does not have to break the bank. Keep reading for helpful suggestions to build your sensory room on a budget.| The OT Toolbox
Having an emotions check in for kids is a critical piece of the social emotional skills puzzle. We know the value of addressing emotions and self regulation in mental health. The simple act of checking in with our kids’ feelings and emotions is pivotal in benefiting overall mindset, emotional intelligence, and much more. Here, we’ll ... Read more| The OT Toolbox
Symptoms of too much screen time can look like many things in children and teenagers. Lack of focus, moodiness, behaviors, frustration and more.| The OT Toolbox
Occupational therapy is a form of early intervention that can help children with various developmental issues. Learn more about the benefits of paediatric OT and how it can help your child grow and thrive.| Growing Early Minds
