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Case Study Amruta Tamboli July 21, 2023

Efficacy of Online Occupational Therapy in the management of Autism: A Case Study

Efficacy of Online Occupational Therapy in the Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder ‘’Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, …

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Occupational Therapy Amruta Tamboli July 15, 2023

Occupational Therapy Skills at Home

Occupational Therapy Skills at Home Various skills are necessary for functional Independence. Note that, these change according to the age of the individuals. And yes, it is possible to learn Occupational Therapy skills at home, using everyday materials available. Occupational therapy in the home is a crucial subject to discuss. occupational therapy assistant work with …

Occupational Therapy Amruta Tamboli June 13, 2023

Occupational Therapy for Toddlers with Developmental Delays

Occupational Therapy for Toddlers with Developmental Delays Developmental delays refer to the inability of a child to meet certain milestones age appropriately. When a child does not develop according to an average age group, they are said to have developmental delays. To understand how Occupational Therapy helps toddlers with delays, let us first understand milestones. …

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blog Amruta Tamboli March 17, 2023

Is it a Sensory or Behaviour problem?

Is it a Sensory or Behaviour problem? How will you know if it is a sensory or behaviour problem? This is a question we ask ourselves many times. Is your child undergoing a behavioural tantrum or a sensory overload? A child throws a tantrum for various reasons. The gain can be an object, attention, or …

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Occupational Therapy Amruta Tamboli January 27, 2023

Things Tele OTs do Differently

Things Tele OTs do Differently Telerehabilitation has fast gained speed during the pandemic time, even if this Therapy method has been active for many years. This uses ‘technology’ for Client Therapist communication. Various apps for teleconferencing help during teletherapy sessions. Let us read more to understand what tele OTs do differently. Origin of Telehealth: Teletherapy …

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blog Amruta Tamboli January 13, 2023

Hand Strengthening Activities for Writing

Hand Strengthening Activities for Writing Writing is a task that demonstrates fine motor skills maturity. Do note, that this requires appropriate grasp, stability of wrist, and lateral movements that are helped from wrist, elbow, and shoulder too. Occupational Therapists help with hand strengthening activities, and activities to improve dexterity skills. At the start: Analysis of …

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Occupational Therapy Amruta Tamboli September 6, 2022

Toilet Training Tips from OT

Toilet Training Tips from OT Toilet Training tips from OT address areas of Movement, posture, coordination, Balance, and Sensory processing of the child. The contribution of each of these areas helps a child in achieving Independence in the Toileting activity. Let us look at a few toilet training tips from OT: Toilet training begins when …

OT Activities for Down’s Syndrome

OT Activities for Down’s Syndrome The OT activities in Down’s syndrome target limitations and improve the functioning of individuals. The cause for Down’s is trisomy of the 21st pair of chromosomes. Thus, instead of 46 chromosomes, the child has 47 chromosomes. A child with Down syndrome has hypermobility of joints and laxity of ligaments Also, they …

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Occupational Therapy Amruta Tamboli March 12, 2022

Sensory Play for Fine motor skills

Sensory Play for Fine motor skills Sensory play is an interesting approach for developing many fine motor skills in a child. It helps a child to understand a sensation that is received by various textures. Also, it helps in experiencing fine motor skills as grip grasps, release, pressure, and textures. When we talk about sensory …

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Occupational Therapy Amruta Tamboli March 4, 2022

Oral Motor Skills and Occupational Therapy

Oral Motor Skills and Occupational Therapy Oral motor skills develop before birth and continue to develop after birth. A sign of good oral motor development is easy chewing and swallowing of food by the child, without, coughing, choking, or gagging. Sometimes, a therapist might wonder if the eating issues for a child are sensory processing …

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