A version of this blog appeared on ASHAWire/ASHA Leader Live from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as "How an SLP and OT Collaborate Long-Distance," Stephanie Sigal M.A. CCC-SLP, January 19, 2016. As therapists, we all have stories of working as an … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Admissions Interview: The Write Grasp
Have you ever looked at how your child holds a pencil and wondered if his grasp is correct? When entering the New York City kindergarten admissions process, it is key your child uses a mature grip when asked to write or draw. The way your child is holding his pencil is almost … [Read more...]
Fine Motor Activities
Children with articulation delays often have fine motor delays. Sometimes, a consultation with an occupational therapist (OT) is necessary. Other times, children may simply need to be exposed to the types of activities listed below to encourage the development of the hand … [Read more...]
Sensory Integration
By Lauren Stern OTR/L Sensory integration is the automatic process in which our brain registers sensory information from our five senses, as well as our internal senses of body position and movement. The brain reacts to this information with an appropriate adaptive response. For … [Read more...]
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
By Lauren Stern, OTR/L Occupational Therapy is a health profession focused on maximizing an individual's ability to function in his/her daily life. An Occupational Therapist addresses difficulties arising from cognitive impairment, physical injury, psychosocial dysfunction, … [Read more...]