The possibilities are endless when cutting up plastic containers for seasonal activities. Here are a few easy to make winter…
Tying shoelaces may be one of the most challenging self-care dressing skills. I encourage caregivers to explore alternatives so that…
Challenges to open and close snaps greatly varies depending on the size and resistance of the snaps on a…
Greetings from The Recycling Occupational Therapist! Now that I am a senior citizen ( 67 years young), I occasionally share…
Simulated Buckles Opening buckles is relatively easy- involving a series of bilateral pulling motions. However, closing buckles is a trickier…
If your child has been manipulating buttons on oversized dress-up clothing and bags, he may be prepared to button his…
I made the following video decades ago. It explains what low vision is and the role of occupational therapy in…
Donning a bra causes shoulder pain! I am a 67 year old retired Recycling Occupational Therapist with a history of…
Dressing skills develop substantially during the 2nd year of life. They are wonderful bilateral activities! Repetitive, button manipulation activities will…
What is Executive Functioning? An excerpt from From Flapping to Function: A Parent’s Guide to Autism and Hand Skills. The…