Stop overstuffing foods: try The Right Bite
Here is another strategy to help kids stop overstuffing foods and / or pocketing it in the mouth. This neat little device controls bite...
Managing bath time: kids who hate water on the face
Oftentimes baths and showers can be unpleasant when a child fears water on the face. Metrowest Occupational Therapy has launched a new...
Help for nail cutting
Need help with nail cutting? Do you know a child who is struggling with tolerating the feel of nail cutting? Metrowest Occupational...
Clever way to help sound sensitive kids
Do you know a child who is aversive to loud sounds, or certain sounds? There are many advances in options nowadays - from wireless...
Hand mirrors can help teach nose blowing to kids
There are many tricks to teaching nose blowing. Some kids find good success with using a hand mirror to learn this skill. Please check...
Helping kids do chores: try a chore app
If you are looking for a high tech way to signal your child for when its time to do chores, take a peek at the Garamin Vivofit JR 2. This...
The squatty potty: help for toilet use
If you have a child who needs some help in the bathroom, the squatty potty might be of use. This device helps position the body, and it...
Does you child need some help wiping?
The topic of toilet skills comes up a lot in OT, so I would like to pass on some of my favorite tips in this area. If you have a child...
Add some bubble wrap to your sensory diet
Do you know a child who seeks sensory input? need some new ideas for a sensory diet? Take a look at Metrowest Occupational Therapy's...
Another two tricks for nose blowing
Do you know a child who needs some help with nose-blowing? Please check out the latest videos on Metrowest Occupational Therapy's Youtube...
