The struggles of 2020 and beyond It's New Year's Eve and I think it's safe to say that we are all hoping for a better and brighter 2021. We have all struggled in some way with the Pandemic and we aren't out of the woods quite [...]
As Covid-19 lock down continues, my sons and I have been busy in the kitchen. As long as we can get our hands on flour and eggs! There are so many skills that they are working out without even realising: - developing hand strength - bilateral [...]
We are living in a very different world. Schools are shut and social distancing measures are stringent. As a result, the delivery of non-essential health services has drastically changed. My Independent Occupational Therapy service has had to adapt as a result of this Pandemic. Although I [...]
There is a general assumption that when a child starts school, he/she is ready to learn handwriting. But did you know that there is a way to check readiness? And did you know that there is a developmental sequence to handwriting? If educators knew what to [...]
Why is developing the core so important? A peanut-shaped stability ball is my favourite piece of equipment. I use it everyday in my therapy sessions; it is a fun and effective way to develop the muscles of the core. Have you ever noticed your child propping [...]
Does your child often shake out their hand after only a few minutes of writing or drawing?Does their grasp seem weak?Are they pressing very hard on their pencil or pen?Do they need help to open up food packaging?These difficulties are likely due to reduced strength in [...]
