Occupational, Physical, Speech Therapy
Crossing midline is the skill of reaching across the middle of the body with an arm or leg to complete a task on the other side of the body. Before kids learn to cross midline, they typically will only use
Fine motor skills are a huge part of your child’s development! These skills involve the small muscles in the hands and fingers, allowing your child to pick up and use objects appropriately. As kids grow, their grasp follows a natural
What to Expect When Your Child Has an Occupational Therapy Evaluation Your child has been referred for an occupational therapy evaluation by their primary care provider and you may have lots of questions! Frequently Asked Questions about OT Evaluations Q:
https://youtu.be/8KLV_yBU27I Hi my name is Samantha Everette and I’m an Occupational Therapist at Therapy Playground. And with me is Jesse Harris, he’s an Occupational Therapy Assistant student with me. And today we’re going to talk to you about handwriting skills and
https://youtu.be/V35GEET_xLs Welcome to our podcast, I’m Brittany and this is Ashleigh, we’re Occupational Therapist at Therapy Playground. We’ve both been asked several times questions like what should I do if my child needs an evaluation? Or what will you be
Quick video showing this sweetie completing a quick obstacle course in OT in order to increase sequencing, balance, and sensory processing. Through the tunnel, balance walk over the steps, climb the rock wall, and pick an activity to put on
Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Student Objectives Hi I’m Ashleigh. I’m an occupational therapist here at Therapy Playground. This is Lena who just completed her pediatric level II fieldwork with me. Lena, we would love to find out how this
Sarah: “Most Occupational Therapist Work in Hospitals, Schools, or a Private Clinic” Ashleigh: “US Department of Labor Statistics predicts that job growth in occupational therapy is much faster than average, with a projected increase of 26% between now and 2018.”
Hi I’m Ashleigh, and Occupational Therapist here at Therapy Playground. And I’m Kim, I’m also an Occupational Therapist at Therapy Playground. Today we’re going to discuss some of the commonly asked questions we get as Occupational Therapist. The first one,
https://youtu.be/Yt4TvUdYk-c Keri and Kim talk about several games and activities that are good for school-aged children. Here we have another favorite, “Ants in the Pants”, this is great for children who need to work on isolating their index finger, or