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…
Snippit of my new course with Home CEU Connection Check out my new course. It was made from my home…
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…
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…
There are several advantages to attaching toys, creating games, and even writing on vertical or angled surfaces as opposed to…