Handwriting Struggles? How Pediatric OT Can Help
Handwriting is more than neat letters on a page — it’s one of the first ways children learn to share their ideas with the world.
December 3, 2025
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Handwriting is more than neat letters on a page — it’s one of the first ways children learn to share their ideas with the world.
Does your child struggle with handwriting, reading, or catching a ball? Sometimes these everyday tasks are more about visual skills than you might think. Understanding
https://youtu.be/MWcGy0P8S7ECrawling is something that comes up very often with our early childhood population and our babies. But it also comes up in our older kiddos,
Core strength is the foundation for so many of the skills children use every day. From sitting upright in the classroom to climbing on the
If your child struggles with big emotions, frequent meltdowns, or difficulty focusing, you may have heard the term “sensory diet.” Despite the name, it has nothing to do with food.
Does your child get frustrated with homework, avoid reading, or seem inattentive in class? Sometimes what looks like a focus or behavior problem is actually
When you think about your child’s development, you may often hear the terms fine motor skills and gross motor skills. These skills are the building
If your child refuses to touch certain fabrics, avoids certain foods, or pulls away from activities that involve messy play, you may be wondering why.
When you think of obstacle courses you may envision things like Ninja Warrior or Wipe Out but they are also a fun game for kids to play. Not only are obstacle courses a game but they are a great way to work on a variety of skills including motor planning, bilateral coordination, and sensory integration!
As the season of winter is vastly approaching, snow is (potentially) in the air! While we may want to stay indoors when it is snowing, playing in the snow actually has many benefits to a child’s development (once bundled up, of course!). Playing, moving around, building and creating in the snow provides opportunities for gross and fine motor skill development, coordination, body awareness, problem-solving, and even social skills. Not to mention an overall great activity to provide sensory input.