Kids Master Skills BLOG

Over the past month, my feelings about our situation have shifted from frightened to optimistic to sad to frustrated. I worry for my loved ones. I worry abou...

In this blog post I am sharing ways to work on five skill areas using simple, everyday objects that all families should have.

Today children spend more and more time on devices. And research shows that this trend is negatively impacting children's fine motor skills. In fact, a study...

Working on a vertical surface with kids is a wonderful way to improve several skills. Raising the arm, lowering the arm, and holding it steady all engage mus...

Working buttons on clothing is a challenge. This task requires good visual attention, coordinated two-handed skills, and the cognitive skills of solid planni...

Activities that are meaningful and motivating to children are vital to encourage their participation. When children are interested in activities, they are be...

We've all been baffled by a child who seems to have mastered a skill one day, such as tying the laces on their shoes, but seems to completely forget the proc...

What are five top fine motor activities for Halloween?

Amy Laurent is an occupational therapist who is helping the world to treat children and adults with autism with more respect. This is truly one of the most i...

"You look into the eyes of this little boy and you knew something was there." When Al Roker's son was three years old, Al and his wife knew their son had sev...

Occupational therapy can be described as "Skills for the job of living". Here is an in-depth look at OT at a hospital in Ohio, US.

While physical therapists work to improve balance, gait, and strength, occupational therapists work to put meaning and occupation back into clients' lives. O...

Sharing this inspirational video of an OT who works with people in acute rehab, guiding patients back to their lives after stroke, brain injury, or other neu...

Occupational therapy (OT) enables a person to maintain or recover their ability to take part in occupations or meaningful activities. Occupational therapists...

Everyone knows that children like to move! Activities like jumping, running, and spinning come to mind. Often, these movements seem more silly than purposefu...

They're up. They're down. They're lying on their tummies, their sides, and their backs at circle time when they're supposed to be sitting. Some children stru...

Halloween and its ghosts and witches and goblins in an exciting time for many. But others, kids and adults included, can't wait for this season to be over. I...

The Challenge: With the new school year upon us, children (and parents and teachers) face many changes in their schedules. At home: Summer feels far behind u...

Mastering a skill never happens overnight. Whether a child is trying to bounce a basketball or learn to recognize letters, these accomplishments take time. A...

The Challenge: As a pediatric OT, the number one question I'm asked is this: "How can I help a child develop a proper pencil grasp?" In light of research rep...