Learn more about low muscle tone (or hypotonia) and how you can support kids who have LMT. Have you ever heard a child described by a health care professional or even a parent as a “floppy baby?” The medical term for this is low muscle tone (LMT) or hypotonia. LMT can be diagnosed at birth or later in life. The cause can be identified as an issue with the neurological or muscular systems or the cause can be unrelated to [Continue Reading]
Back to School Movement Scavenger Hunt for the Classroom!
This awesome Back to School Movement Scavenger Hunt for the Classroom will get kids acquainted with their classroom in a unique way! We’ve been working hard on an amazing new pack of products designed to inspire co-treatment ideas between therapists. More on that soon! In the meantime, we thought we’d give you a sneak peak into some of the great ideas that we have in store! Co-treatment is a great way to infuse the skill sets of all related therapy [Continue Reading]
Are Activity Trackers for Kids Worth It?
Wondering whether activity trackers for kids really live up to all the hype? Here’s what one pediatric physical therapist thinks… *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. How many of you have coveted a FitBit or a Garmin or even an Apple Watch to finally help get you into the best shape of your life? These wearable (and fashionable) activity trackers are so popular among adults. Some of you may even benefit from some major insurance perks just by logging [Continue Reading]
Movement & Activity Challenges for Kids!
Looking for fun activity challenges for kids? This post is for you! It’s full of fun printables that you can put into action starting today! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Do you have a child who is constantly moving, never stopping even to grab a quick bite to eat? Or, do you have a child who is content to sit for hours and is unmotivated to even try to get involved in anything active? Maybe you have the [Continue Reading]
How to Help a Baby Crawl & Creative Crawling Patterns We See in Therapy
Learn how to help a baby crawl and check out some of the most common alternative “crawling” patterns we’ve seen in our therapy practice. Crawling on all fours is one of the first efficient modes of transportation for a baby. Sure, rolling can get your little one from one place to another but crawling can help him chase you from the kitchen to the bathroom in a matter of seconds! Babies often learn to crawl between the age of 6-9 [Continue Reading]
The Best OT Podcasts!
Check out all of our favorite OT podcasts! In celebration of OT Month this year, we thought it would be fun to compile a list of the best podcasts available for our favorite fun-loving occupational therapists. Whether you commute to your place of employment, enjoy long runs to work off the stress of the day, or prefer to listen and learn as you complete your ADLs (wink), we think there is something for everyone on this list! OCCUPIED ||Focus on [Continue Reading]
10 Fun Ways to Play With Lummi Sticks
Lummi Sticks are a great way to promote all kinds of developmental skills for kids! Check out our favorite ways to play! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Have you heard of Lummi Sticks? These 7”-10” long wooden cylinders resemble drumsticks and can be used in a variety of ways to promote developmental skills in children — both physical and cognitive. They are easy to transport and are a very economical tool for strapped therapy budgets! Lummi Sticks can [Continue Reading]
What’s the Difference Between a School Therapist and a Clinical Therapist?
Learn more about the differences between a school therapist and a clinic based therapist. One of the most challenging parts of being a school therapist is defending the decision not to recommend therapy services in the educational setting. I have sat through numerous IEPs and MFEs during which this has been a huge point of contention. And, I, as a non-confrontational person who hates to have people mad at me, stutter and stammer my way through the explanation every single [Continue Reading]
Calm Kids On the Go! Sensory Ideas for Outings
Running from soccer practice to dance to dinner and more? You can still have a car full of calm kids with these awesome sensory ideas for when you’re on the go! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Therapists often make recommendations to families so therapeutic interventions can be carried out at home. The limited time that we are able to see a child one on one requires that, for optimal improvement, skills be practiced outside of our sessions. [Continue Reading]