Arm bike: for sensory seekers, increasing focus, and low upper body strength
If you know a kid who needs to work on channeling high energy, improving focus skills, or increasing strength - and arm bike can address...
Sensory seekers: easy way to give sensory input
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...
Using a nose flute to teach nose blowing
One fun way to teach nose blowing is to try a nose flute. This inexpensive musical toy provides immediate feedback when you exhale...
Ergonomic pencils: great for low hand strength
I posted a quick video on how to use an ergonomic pencil. If you have a child who is struggling with holding a traditional pencil, or has...
Helping kids learn to blow their nose
Do you know a child who needs some help with nose-blowing? Please check out the latest videos on Metrowest Occupational Therapy's Youtube...
Helping kids who press too hard when using a pencil
If your child is pressing down too heavily on a pencil, and they need some help with sensory modulation, check out this tip from the...
Trick to redirect picking behavior
If you need to help a child redirect picking behaviors, try having your child pick knots out of a shoe-lace. This is portable,...
Homework Tip: Try a foot swing / fidget bar for improving focus.
The foot swing is by far one of the best products I have ever used. Its portable, comfortable, and provides excellent sensory feedback to...
Gentle deep pressure as a strategy to help hard to settle kids
A new tip has been added to Metrowest Occupational Therapy's Youtube channel, in the preschool corner. If you need ideas for helping a...
Cognitive tips to stop hair pulling
If you are in need of some cognitive tips to reduce or stop hair pulling, take a look at Metrowest Occupational Therapy's Youtube channel...
