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Play Is the Work of Children

Play Is the Work of Children

Posted by Abby Engel, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Vice President of Community Engagement & Megan Wisniewski, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Staff Engagement Coordinator of CI Pediatric Therapy Centers on Oct 25th 2023

Play is an essential part of development. It’s where kids test boundaries and push themselves to grow. Pediatric occupational therapists are trained to foster play. A skilled therapist can set u … read more
Sensory Input and the Medically Complex Child

Sensory Input and the Medically Complex Child

Posted by Addie Hubbard, OTD, OTR/L, CIMC – Marshall Pediatric Therapy on Sep 23rd 2023

“I never thought of that, but it makes so much sense!” This is a phrase I’ve heard many times when addressing the sensory needs of medically complex and medically fragile children. These children h … read more
Enhancing the Lives of the Aging Population with OBIE from Southpaw

Enhancing the Lives of the Aging Population with OBIE from Southpaw

Posted by Heather Majtyka, MOT OTR/L - Sensory Gym Design Consultant at Southpaw Enterprises on Aug 24th 2023

Occupational Therapy research plays an important role in ensuring the well-being and independence of the aging population. Through its evidence-based practices, OT addresses the unique challenges face … read more
Swinging into Learning: Using Equipment to Prepare Future Therapists

Swinging into Learning: Using Equipment to Prepare Future Therapists

Posted by Leah Van Antwerp, OTD, MS, OTR, PMH-C Clinical Asst Professor, Dept of Occupational Therapy at Indiana University on Jul 18th 2023

Pediatric occupational therapists use vestibular equipment, such as Southpaw’s Platform and Rainbow Acrobat Swings, to address a variety of concerns for children and families, including sensor … read more
Sensory Approach to Treatment

Sensory Approach to Treatment

Posted by Adrienna Bartnicki, OTRL on Jun 19th 2023

The not-so-secret ingredient of Occupational Therapy is presenting the client with materials that are intrinsically motivating to explore. Using a sensory approach to treatment is common when wor … read more