The Virtual Pediatric OT provides many resources for online virtual occupational therapists. This post was originally written in March of 2020. At that time I had worked for several years as a virtual online occupational therapist with children as young as 3 through high school. At that time many OTs were going to online schooling and…
Developing fine and gross motor skills is an essential part of a child’s growth and development. These skills involve the use of small and large muscles to perform different actions. As an occupational therapist, I see how difficult many activities (or “occupations”) are difficult for children if they struggle with fine motor and gross motor…
Most pediatric occupational therapists know that primitive reflex integration is a treatment intervention many therapists use in therapy sessions. However, so many newer OTs also ask: How do I determine if the children I am working with have retained primitive reflexes? And how do I help them integrate these unintegrated reflexes? Over the years I…
Welcome fellow therapists to a guide that will empower you to create a successful and user-friendly therapy website design that connects with your audience and shares invaluable insights. Every therapy practice needs a digital online presence. There are several ways to accomplish this. It can be a Facebook page or a Google My Business Listing….
If you are a parent or caregiver of a child who is experiencing developmental delays, it can be difficult to understand the difference between global developmental delay vs autism. Although both conditions can affect a child’s development, they are not the same thing. Understanding the differences between the two can help you identify the best…