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Resource Spotlight: Dress Ups
Occupational therapists (OTs) use dress-up activities as part of therapy to promote a variety of developmental and rehabilitative goals....
Kate Hoad
Jul 29, 20243 min read
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Resource Spotlight: Theraputty
Theraputty is a type of malleable, resistive putty used primarily in occupational therapy to help improve hand strength, dexterity, and...
Kate Hoad
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Resource Spotlight: Scooter Board
Scooter Boards are generally a plastic or wooden board with wheels and sometimes a handle. They are probably one of the top pieces of...
Kate Hoad
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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Resource Spotlight: Exercise Balls
Exercise balls, also known as fit balls, therapy balls, stability balls, or Swiss balls, are commonly used in therapy programs. They are...
Kate Hoad
Jul 8, 20244 min read
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Resource Spotlight: Geoboards
Geoboards are square board with pegs or nails set in rows and columns, or circles, around which rubber bands can be stretched to create...
Kate Hoad
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Resource Spotlight: Assembly Toys
Assembly toys, very literally, are those designed to be pieced together, or assembled, from parts. These toys typically include various...
Kate Hoad
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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What is the Difference between Bilateral Integration, and Bilateral Coordination?
Bilateral integration and bilateral coordination are related but distinct concepts in motor skills and neurological function. Both...
Kate Hoad
Jun 22, 20243 min read
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Resource Spotlight: Connect 4
Connect 4, the very iconic strategy board game, can be a valuable tool in occupational therapy (OT) for addressing various cognitive,...
Kate Hoad
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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Resource Spotlight: LEGO
LEGO, the very iconic plastic building bricks, are the epitome of construction materials in many househols, worldwide. Did you know: The...
Kate Hoad
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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Resource Spotlight: Squigz
Squigz are a type of flexible, colourful, suction-based building toy. They are super useful in therapy, and home play programs due to...
Kate Hoad
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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Why Play Boardgames in Therapy?!?
We sometimes get asked (or see some puzzled looks!), why occupational therapists use games when working with children? Essentially game...
Kate Hoad
May 30, 20242 min read
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Occupational Therapy and ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. It is...
Kate Hoad
Sep 28, 20233 min read
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ADHD Treatment Options
ADHD is a chronic condition that can significantly impact various aspects of an individual's life, including academic and occupational...
Kate Hoad
Aug 24, 20237 min read
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Let's learn about: ADHD
Written by Kate Hoad (Occupational Therapist) There appears to have been increasing stories in popular media on ADHD lately, reporting on...
Kate Hoad
Aug 17, 20235 min read
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Harnessing the Power of Multisensory Learning: Enhancing Education Through Multiple Pathways
Education is a diverse and dynamic field, constantly evolving to meet the needs of diverse learners. One approach that has gained...
Kate Hoad
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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Harnessing the Power of Multisensory Learning: Enhancing Education Through Multiple Pathways
Education is a diverse and dynamic field, constantly evolving to meet the needs of diverse learners. One approach that has gained...
Kate Hoad
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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OT and Dental Hygiene
Occupational therapy can play a role in supporting dental health by addressing the functional aspects and promoting independence in oral...
Kate Hoad
Aug 2, 20232 min read
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Deciphering Dyscalculia: Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Math Learning Difficulties
In the realm of learning differences, dyscalculia is a specific learning disability that affects an individual's ability to understand...
Kate Hoad
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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Decoding Dyslexia: Understanding and Supporting Individuals with DyslexiaIntroduction
Dyslexia is a common learning difference that affects the way individuals process language, particularly in reading, writing, spelling,...
Kate Hoad
Jul 20, 20233 min read
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Dysgraphia
In the world of learning differences, dysgraphia is a condition that often goes unnoticed or misunderstood. It is a specific learning...
Kate Hoad
Jul 12, 20233 min read
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