In my role as a school-based occupational therapy practitioner, I deeply appreciate the significance of hand strength in the journey of my students. Many of them come to me with challenges related to...

As an occupational therapist in the school system, I address many fine motor limitations hampering students' academic performance and independence. These seven hand motor skills are patterns or...

One of the great things about being a pediatric occupational therapist is the chance to be creative. Children are a tough crowd; our treatment sessions must be exciting and fun to keep them...

As part of my job as a school-based occupational therapist, I am frequently asked to evaluate students to determine their need for services. Identifying any deficits hindering the student's...

As occupational therapy practitioners, part of our training as clinicians is to gain a solid understanding of children's development. We learn to identify developmental milestones and failure to...

As an occupational therapist working in the field for more than 12 years, I have often had the opportunity to answer this question for my clients. What Exactly Does an Occupational Therapy...