I have had hypermobile joints all my life! Of course, I didn’t know what that was 67 years ago, when…
Like many others, I spent a lot of time at home during the pandemic, not exercising as much as I…
Many children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are more willing to engage in activities that provide a…
Just as a baby gradually develops more mature grasps (such as the pincer) to hold and manipulate objects, her grasp…
A fetus’s nervous system enables her to kick, push and reposition while still snug inside the womb. After birth, the…
What is Self-Injurious Behavior? Many children and adults with and without disabilities engage in what is called self-injurious behavior (SIB).…
What is a Collage? I have always loved making collages… since the first time I squirted glue on a smaller…
What Is a Built-Up Handle? A Built-Up or Englarged handle is an adaptation that makes grasping easier. It may be…
I recently asked friends to guess what 3 ingredients were in the brownies shown above. The response was overwhelming and…
What is Functional Vision? In my book From Flapping to Function: A Parent’s Guide to Autism and Hand Skills, I describe…