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Category: Geriatrics

Innovative Interventions for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

March 20, 2021 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

Snippit of my new course with Home CEU Connection Check out my new course. It was made from my home…

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Posted in: Autism, Developmental disabilities, Geriatrics, occupational therapy, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: developmental disabilities course, homeceu connection

The Benefits of Adapting Activities with Built-up Handles

January 26, 2021 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

What Is a Built-Up Handle? A Built-Up or Englarged handle is an adaptation that makes grasping easier. It may be…

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Posted in: child development, Developmental disabilities, dyspraxia, Geriatrics, Make a craft or adaptation, occupational therapy Filed under: cerebral palsy, contractures, hemiplegia, high muscle tone, muscle tone, spasticity

How to Enjoy and Help the Alzheimer’s Victim You Love

April 11, 2020 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

PayPal  I am an occupational therapist, specializing in developmental disabilities. I had never planned to work in the area of…

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Posted in: Geriatrics Filed under: alzheimers disease, dementia, memory impairment

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    Cutting with scissors is one of the most challenging fine motor skills! Providing the right scissors, teaching correct techniques, and…
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    Types of Sensory Processing Disorders  Understanding Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) is complex because there are three primary diagnostic groups, and…
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    Excerpt from: From Flapping to Function: A Parent's Guide to Autism and Hand Skills When I hear the word autism…
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    I have found that materials that vibrate often motivate babies, older children and adults with disabilities to grasp and manipulate…

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