Why do OT’s encourage a tripod grasp? First, what is a tripod grasp? A tripod grasp refers to a common hand grip, utilizing the thumb, pointer, and index fingers. We use this grasp to pick up and move small objects, and to control writing utensils. Why is it so important? Using an appropriate tripod grasp […]
Time to Take Flight! Going to the airport and flying in an airplane can be a fun, but challenging, experience! Waiting in long lines, walking through big crowds, hearing the roar of the plane as it takes off… For kids with sensory sensitivities, navigating the airport and airplane can be especially overwhelming. How can […]
Reinforcement: Your greatest strategy! Reinforcement is one of the most important and powerful strategies when teaching your child a new skill or behavior. It is what occurs immediately following a behavior to increase the future likelihood that the behavior will happen again. In other words, reinforcement strengthens a behavior. You can check out this video […]
Sensory Processing and Dental Health Going to the dentist or brushing your teeth can be challenging for children who experience sensory processing differences. Check out these sensory tips and downloadables from one of our Occupational Therapists to make both brushing your teeth and going to the dentist a positive experience. Click Here for Sensory […]
Snowball Conversations Everyone loves a good snowball fight, but not everyone likes to go out in the cold! What if we told you that you can also work on social skills while having a snowball fight indoors. Here is a fun winter themed activity, from one of our ABA therapists, that you can do […]
Happy Handwriting! Did you know that tomorrow is National Handwriting Day?! Learning to write letters can be challenging and frustrating for children, so why not make it fun. Check out one of our Occupational Therapists work on letter formation using a fun, multi-sensory approach! Click below to watch the video. Click here for the video! […]
Today we are going to learn more about those pesky WH questions. Scroll to the bottom for a video on a fun Thanksgiving themed WH question activity. First, What are Wh- Questions? Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? Second, Why are Wh- Questions important? Asking wh-questions may promote the development of children’s vocabulary and verbal […]
Project Play’s best pediatric occupational therapy practice activities to do with your kids on the go! After blogging about speech-language activities for the car a few weeks ago, curious parents asked what their kiddos could do to practice occupational therapy goals in the car! Many families leave their pediatric occupational therapy with some sort of homework, […]
Project Play’s best pediatric speech therapy practice activities to do with your kids on the go! Many families leave speech-language therapy sessions with some sort of homework: practice a specific sound for articulation, work on asking and answering questions or build new vocabulary. However, between extra curricular activities and school work it can be tough to find […]