Kids Master Skills BLOG

As an occupational therapist I often work with kindergarten teachers. (One of my favorite parts of this job!) At the start of the school...

Are you happy that it's summer? For kids, summertime means sunny days at the beach, the park, the playground, and the pool. Yet, these...

"MASKING" in autism may be a relatively new term, yet it is far from a novel concept. But what is masking, exactly? Masking is a strategy...

Autistic individuals often struggle with transitions. Physical transitions may involve moving from one space to another space, stepping...

We are all familiar with the usual demands: "Calm down!" "Quiet hands. Quiet Feet." "Please, show me you are listening with your whole...

First, what is echolalia? Echolalia is the repetition of words and phrases that SEEM irrelevant but may be meaningful to children. When...

A two-week holiday at home shouldn't interrupt a child's fine motor skill development. In this blog post I have put together two pages...

In order to understand why children with autism may be loud, we must consider the perspective of autistic individuals themselves. Some...

Are you looking for Halloween-themed activities that are perfect for either teletherapy on in-person sessions with parents, therapists,...

This video shares a FREE one-page PDF download for telehealth or in-person that shows you how to address fine motor skill, visual...

Did you know that autistic children and teens frequently present with auditory processing challenges? Too often, I meet with clients or...

These times are so busy for EVERYONE. Parents included, with their schedules maxed out and everyone's patience on edge. And we feel for...

As an occupational therapist, I love directed drawing activities! In this video, I share some great, evidence-based reasons why children...

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

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...

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

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

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

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...