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Obstacle Courses Address a Variety of Skills(Post)
My favorite pediatric occupational therapy intervention is, hands down, an obstacle course. Obstacle courses are versatile and can target various skills, including motor planning, body scheme, s ...
Play Is the Work of Children(Post)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 ...
Sensory Strategies for Elementary Classroom Management(Post)While practicing in a school setting, there are many opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners to share OT techniques and strategies with classroom teachers. This collaboration ensures tha ...
Swinging into Learning: Using Equipment to Prepare Future Therapists(Post)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 senso ...
Enhancing Future Occupational Therapists’ Competencies with Southpaw Pediatric Equipment(Post)At Huntington University Arizona, we are committed to preparing the next generation of occupational therapists with the highest standard of education and practical experience. Central to our appr ...
Sensory Labs as a Catalyst for Clinical Skill Development(Post)Many occupational therapy (OT) programs across the country are developing sensory labs that are innovative, hands-on spaces that immerse students in the world of pediatric practice. These labs are de ...
Promoting Healthy Sleep in Children with Sensory Processing Deficits(Post)Good sleep is considered one of the five pillars of health and essential for participation in all other life activities. Unfortunately, 25% of typical children and more than 50% of children wit ...

