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...
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...
