Can OT be done at home? If yes, how? Before delving into this topic of Can OT be done at home, it is first important to understand what is OT. After which we can look at how OT is made possible in the home environment. OT or Occupational therapy is a powerful tool that is …
OT for children with Special needs Before discussing How Occupational Therapy helps children with Special needs, I would like to share something. As an occupational therapy enthusiast, I have had the privilege of learning about the various ways this therapy approach helps children with special needs. In my opinion, occupational therapy is a godsend for …
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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Why is OT important in the management of Autism This blog is about Importance of OT in the management of Autism. But first let’s understand about Autism & role of OT. Understanding Autism – Autism or Autism spectrum disorder refers to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect social, behavioural, & communicative abilities. Autistic children …
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 …
Myths about Autism & Sensory Integration Before discussing on myths about autism & sensory integration, lets learn about what it is in brief – What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism spectrum disorder is a group of complex conditions related to brain development that mainly affects social, communication & behavioral skills. It may also affect overall …
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 …
Visual Perception skills & activities for children What is visual perception? Visual perception is the brain’s ability to understand & make sense of what the eyes see. The eyes send information to the brain and then it is correctly interpreted. Children interact with the world through their senses. The way they perceive things together with …
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Toys to Promote Imagination in Kids Kids love to play with toys. Often we find ourselves questioning, “Which toy should I get for my child?” “What are the best toys in the market available for my child?” Toys can be used by children for different skills. Toys help in developing various skills such as language, …
Top 10 Toys for Occupational Therapy About Occupational Therapy – We, as Occupational therapists, focus on improving child’s ability to perform activities of daily living. Also on improving ability that promotes movement of the body. We use various toys for children who need assistance to get through their daily living activities. Also helping them with …