OT Blog

  Handwriting is a more complex process than you think. Some of the processes that are involved include fine motor skills, attention, postural con...

Sensory stimulation is of course great for babies and toddlers. Sensory play with bins filled with different messy and edible touch mediums are a g...

"Sensory Integration is the neurological process that organizes sensations from one's own body and from the environment and make it possible to use...

When caring and working with children diagnosed with Autism you must consider regulation. Regulation can be impacted when a child's foundational se...

Drawing skills is a very important pre-writing skill that allows children to communicate ideas and thoughts on paper, similar to using words. Drawi...

1. Holds marker and move it backwards and forwards over page 2. Lifts marker from paper and moves it in a different directions; imitates a verti...

Our babies feel and understand care and affection through touch. Infant massage is simple and natural.  It can have a long lasting calming effect ...

It's June! We are half way through the year.  I hope that the second half of the year would get better for everyone. I'm back again with this mont...

Hello everyone! Welcome to OT with Emily which stands for Occupational Therapy with Emily. I've always wanted to start OT blogging and finally t...

Occupational Therapy is often abbreviated as "OT". The confusing part about OT is the word "occupation". Children don't work or have a job? Actua...

  How is it May already? In these difficult times, some structured activities might come in handy to stimulate your child, get them moving and cha...