Developmentools

The benefits of OT are most effective with carryover at home, however many OTs do not have the opportunity to see their client’s parents (lookin’ at you, School OTs!). Need a quick & efficient way to communicate with parents on what has been worked on, progress that’s been made, and what can be practiced at home? Send a parent communication note home that’s not only easy to read & organize, visually appealing & professional too! This resource includes two templates per page and a color

What appears as difficulty focusing and task avoidance could have a root cause that's often overlooked. Visual processing (a child's ability to make sense of what they see) and visual acuity (how well a child sees), are not the same. Too often, students and patients who would benefit from vision therapy go without. This resource is a relatively quick, one-page screening to assist educators and clinicians in identifying potential signs of visual processing difficulties, and whether a formal dev

Deep pressure items have become a hot topic in recent years. With claims of alleviating anxiety, improving attention to task and increased regulation, the use of deep pressure stimulation seems like a given. But there's a whole lot more to it than clicking "add to cart" on a weighted blanket listing. We found ourselves often fielding questions from parents and teachers alike, which is how this resource came to be! Included in this download, you'll find: Overview of deep pressure and a simple ex

This comprehensive download includes five informative printouts designed to guide parents, educators, and therapists through the various stages of child development. Each printout covers key stages in the development of the following areas: Learning Development - Pyramid of Learning (1 page)Scissor Skill Development (1 page)Pre-writing Skills (2 pages)and Pencil Grasp Development! (1 page)Perfect for sharing during workshops, meetings or caregiver education, these resources will help facilitate

Whether they're our own children, those we teach in the classroom, those we care for in another setting or patients of ours, it's important to remember our roles as our children's' advocates. This includes advocating for the needs of these kids, especially when concerns are raised regarding sensory processing difficulties or behaviors that are occurring. This 2-page handout was created to serve as a resource for therapists, educators and parents/caregivers to review and problem solve what addit

Dressing is an activity that requires a whole lot of skill. Depending on what article of clothing we’re working with, it challenges our: Bilateral coordinationBody awarenessFine motor skillsRange of motionBalance...and more! While developmental milestone lists serve as a helpful tool, it is important to note that development doesn’t look the exact same for every child. This download gives an overview of the skills that parents and caregivers can anticipate through 6 years of age. Please note, as

A lot can happen in an EP meeting and it may be hard to stay efficient with note taking. Having a visually appealing graphic organizer can help make IP meetings lessstressful, and make it easier to follow up on any important changes discussed. This two-page resource provides IP teams with a aesthetically pleasing template to create a more efficient & enjoyable note taking process during IEP meetings. This template provides space for note on: Student InformationMeeting typeTeam members & atte