by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Discover when a Pincer Grasp develops, the difference between a Crude and Neat Pincer Grasp, and get 9 Activities that Work on it without Food! Being a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, I get asked questions about fine motor development all of the time by teachers and...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Get this developmental GIFT GUIDE for toys that your 5 yr old is going to love that are kid, Occupational Therapist, and mom approved! Shopping for a 5 year old can be tricky! Let alone shifting through the enormous number of toys available! And let’s be honest,...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
32 Fun Seasonal Crossing Midline Activities that will get your Kiddo in the spirit of the season and extra practice in mastering this life skill. Thinking of fun and creative ways to work on Crossing the Midline can be exhausting. And using the same activity over and...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Worried about your kiddo’s pencil grasp? Learn the stages of pencil grasp development, when they start developing, and why your kiddo’s might look different. Have you ever watched your kiddo color or write and notice that they change their pencil grasp in...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Get 9 Core Strengthening Activities your kids can do at home that will improve their fine motor skills while still having fun! Core strength is a critical aspect to fine motor development. YET it is rarely discussed when a kiddo has fine motor difficulties. As a...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Learn what a Tripod grasp is and the difference between a static and dynamic tripod grasp by an OT. Also find activities that promote this preschool skill. Pencil Grasps is one of the common concerns teachers and parents have for Occupational Therapists. Partly...