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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 Built-Up Handle? A Built-Up or Englarged handle is an adaptation that makes grasping easier. It may be…
What is Functional Vision? In my book From Flapping to Function: A Parent’s Guide to Autism and Hand Skills, I describe…
Many years ago, I worked at a day program training adults with developmental disabilities and noticed that some of them…
A Group Home in A Small Town I had never heard of the profession called “occupational therapy” when I applied…
Cutting with scissors is one of the most challenging fine motor skills! Providing the right scissors, teaching correct techniques, and…
What are Loop Crafts? Many children love weaving loops to create pot holders! The commercially available craft loops are vibrant…
The following is an excerpt adapted from: From Flapping to Function: A Parent’s guide to Autism and Hand Skills Typically…
Benefits of Seating Adaptations Seating adaptations are designed to promote safety, comfort and function. For example, harness straps enable someone…