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 in-hand manipulation skills are, and how they are linked to developing more efficient fine motor skills, and writing skills. In-hand manipulation is the ability to move an object in your hand using only your thumb and fingers. As a Pediatric Occupational...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
In hand manipulation and fine motor precision are the 2 fine motor skills that research has proven to directly affect writing legibility. Here are activities that you can start today to reinforce these skills! Handwriting is a complex skill that is influenced by...
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...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Water balloon games are fun and motivating! But did you know that they can also work on strengthening, graded control, and attention? Once the weather gets warm enough that my kids don’t need a winter jacket, my kids are asking to play with water balloons! They...
by Kelly DeYoung MOT, OTR/L
Get these Outdoor Activities for kids that will work on their writing, scissor skills, fine motor skills and self help skills without them even realizing that is what they are doing! Hand strength plays a major part in all of these life skills! Why is Hand...
