Occupational therapists often incorporate activities on vertical surfaces into their sessions, especially when working with children. But why do occupational therapists work on vertical surfaces, and what makes this approach particularly effective for motor skill development? Recent research, such as a 2024 study by Ghoneim et al., highlights the benefits of vertical surface work in […]
Cathy Collyer is an Occupational Therapist with 30 years of experience, a licensed massage therapist, and a certified sleep therapist. You can check out all of her publications here that have a strong focus on toilet training, handwriting, and functional skills. Read more about her extensive experiences as an Occupational Therapist allowing her to provide […]
Do you wonder why we use trampolines in occupational therapy, physical therapy sessions, gym class and more with children? Of course, the easiest answer is that they are fun and engaging for kids. It can be an easy way to disguise strengthening and balance exercises. But, there are more reasons than FUN to use trampolines! […]
Looking for a fun craft? All you need is some large paper, painter’s tape, and paint (and of course your hands!). And bonus: this tactile art activity you can modify depending upon the skill level of the child. What is a Tactile Activity? Tactile input is a fancy work for using the sense of touch. […]
If you work in occupational therapy, it can feel like a hamster wheel sometimes. You are so busy with your day to day schedules, working with all of your clients. This printable highlights the devotion and importance of occupational therapy – you can download it for free at the bottom of the post. This job […]
Ingrid C. King, MScOT, BOT is an Occupational Therapist & School Readiness Consultant who has written several publications, webinars, and screenings to facility healthy childhood development. She has been a vendor on Your Therapy Source since 2015. One of her most popular resources is the Songs & Games for Fantastic Fingers® program which is a […]
To celebrate OT month (or to celebrate Occupational Therapy anytime of year) we have a great FREE Occupational Therapy activity packet for you to download! This packet is loaded with fine motor skills, visual motor skills, handwriting and physical activity all related to Occupational Therapy. What is included in the FREE Occupational Therapy Activity Packet? […]
The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics published research on whether parent report of food refusal based on the characteristics of food was greater in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than in typically developing children. A modified food frequency questionnaire was used for parent-reported food refusal related to characteristics of food (eg, texture/consistency, temperature, […]
Print some reminders for the next occupational or physical therapy sessions on sticky notes. Place in a student’s planner to remind teachers, parents and students when the next session is scheduled. These are great for the start of the school year when the schedule is new. Also, wonderful way to create independence for students who […]
Here is a simple activity box to create using recycled baby food pouches and the caps. I love this idea because some of the caps have a nice large diameter which can be a little easier to unscrew than a regular water bottle top for example. The smaller caps have ridges for gripping.