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Using Creative Tools to Motor Plan

Using Creative Tools to Motor Plan

Posted by Deanna Macioce, MS, OTR/L on Jul 6th 2021

When we think about child development, we often don’t put a lot of emphasis on motor planning. However, this is a key component to development. Motor planning is a person’s ability to conceive, p … read more
Creating Lifetime Problem Solvers

Creating Lifetime Problem Solvers

Posted by ​Deanna Macioce, MS, OTR/L on Dec 3rd 2019

Have you ever wondered if we are really teaching our children the right things? I am not talking just about academics, but life too. As I look across the span of my children and their friends, I am … read more
Movement Is a Building Block for Development

Movement Is a Building Block for Development

Posted by Deanna Macioce, MS, OTR/L on Sep 26th 2019

It goes without saying there is a lot of chatter about how and what kids are doing these days. It probably is not any different from the conversations our grandparents and parents had, but in today … read more
Keeping the Value of Cursive Writing Alive

Keeping the Value of Cursive Writing Alive

Posted by Deanna Macioce, MS, OTR/L on May 29th 2019

There is a growing conversation and debate about the teaching of handwriting in our schools, but more specifically the art of cursive writing. In an age where we see more and more technology being … read more
Keeping Yourself Dynamic

Keeping Yourself Dynamic

Posted by Deanna Macioce, MS, OTR/L on Mar 26th 2019

It seems as if no matter what realm of life we look at, we feel as if it is running out of control. Whether it is the household chore list, the ongoing paperwork and treatment planning at work, or … read more