Building Pre-Dressing Skills

One of the most obvious ADLs is dressing. And this is often an area that OTs may address in early intervention or school settings…

Using a Christmas Tree for Child Development

I am really in the Christmas spirit this year. Partly because I was looking for some happiness and positive energy after a bleak …

self care for young children

I really enjoyed putting together the Chores for Young Children entry, what OTs might call IADLs. Here is the compliment- the ADL…

Chores For Young Children

My primary life role at this point is as mommy, though I definitely bring my OT perspective to the table. This can mean presentin…

Breastfeeding the Child with Torticollis

In honor of  World Breastfeeding Week , I decided to prioritize writing this piece. Torticollis is a common issue for infants and…

Product Review & Giveaway: Aimee's Babies DVDs

When I started making out my baby registries, and had one on amazon.com where the options were limitless, I decided to cast a wid…

Educational Resources for OTs working with Infants & Toddlers

I really like working in Early Intervention. Depending on how the state sets up the organization, an EI worker may find themselve…

OTNotes Greatest Hits Volume I: 2008-2012

As part of my blogiversary, I wanted to celebrate entries that have gotten lots of views, lots of comments, or that I felt were p…

A very NEW NEW NEW year

I won't say "New year, new me" but there are a lot of changes taking place in my life. Job changes are so ever pre…

Adventures in Scheduling

With all the crazy scheduling that is required as a therapist, you'd think they'd make you do logic puzzles as part of an…

Photo Phriday- My Office(s)

So right now my work life is mainly Early Intervention as an independent contractor and prn work at a local hospital/outpatient c…

10 Minute Tuesday- Intro and cell phones

I am going to start my new feature, which may dribble a bit in the holiday time but I want to make it regular in 2013. This invol…

Trauma Awareness for the Infant/Toddler Population

I recently attended our state conference and there was a standout session by Marcella Jacobs of the Kennedy Krieger Institute on …

Photo Phriday: Mostly Cheap Kids Stuff

Welcome back, photo viewers! Since we last met, football season is in full swing, I've had an NBCOT trip to Chicago, and my E…

Getting Started in Early Intervention: Assessment

I have recently been able to get started an early intervention system, providing OT to families in their homes and communities. I…