Archives: Blog Posts
Play It Forward Therapy is proud to announce it has recently been named an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc, (AOTA).
How are things going at school? Do you think your student could use a boost? Occupational Therapists help kids reach their developmental milestones, improve motor skills, handwriting legibility, sensory processing and social skills. If your student is experiencing any of the following that are interfering with his or her participation, success at school or confidence in the classroom… then occupational therapy intervention may be helpful.
How are things going at preschool? Do you have a 3, 4 or 5 year old at home? Occupational Therapists help preschoolers achieve their developmental milestones and get ready for kindergarten! Occupational therapy can help children build important fine motor, sensory processing and social skills. Many parents worry about their child “appearing different” or “standing out”, however if the foundational kindergarten readiness skills are not addressed early on, kids may struggle more later on, and their problems will become even more noticeable.
Regardless of how old your children are, they can sense the changes in their routines, but may not understand the reasons why.
The current pandemic situation can be a tough conversation topic to tackle with your kids. All of the changes in a their day to day routines, plus environmental stress, can understandably affect the emotional dynamic at home.
Have you ever wondered what is tele-health? And what’s the difference between telehealth and telemedicine? Actually, what’s the difference between telehealth, telepractice, teletherapy, Teletubbies, television…. as you can see, there are so many different tele-health terms…. Telemedicine terms… that it’s no wonder why people are confused.
My question for you today is are you practicing tele-health legally?
You might be thinking, well, of course I am….Or at least I hope I am.
The truth is you don’t know what you don’t know!
Do you ever find yourself asking, “What should I plan for therapy today?” Or “How am I going to keep my kids busy today?”
When it comes to planning therapeutic activities for OT sessions online, it definitely takes good communication and collaboration between therapist, parent or caregiver.
When kids come to the clinic, the answer to the question, “What are we going to do today?” often comes pretty easily, especially if you’re and OT with a closet or cupboard full of activities and ideas.
Are your online OT skills in need of a quick makeover? Do you ever wish you had a magic wand to transform yourself into an amazing online therapist? Are you ready for your big telehealth debut?…
Breaking news… Telehealth is here to stay! Are you ready to take on this new therapy challenge?
Whether you’re ready or not, teletherapy, also known as telehealth, telemedicine or telepractice is in your future.
ATTENTION to all pediatric therapists! The time has come my friends, to accept our new reality that telehealth is here to stay! How does that fact make you feel?
If you’re feeling anxious about telehealth or even a sense of loss if you’ve been laid off, you’re not alone. This pandemic has been extremely tough on everyone, and I guarantee that you’ll be faced with some pretty tough decisions ahead of you.
To all the Moms out there… Mother’s Day is the time for you to celebrate YOU! Give yourself a pat...
Read MoreHow’s your luck with getting your kids to eat vegetables? Our feeding therapists love this colorful Rainbow Snack because it...
Read MoreToday’s your lucky day to learn how to make this precious Saint Patrick's Day Cookie.. This Pot O’Gold Cookie Craft...
Read MoreKids will absolutely LOVE this scooter board obstacle course aka “The Valentine Car Wash”. Lie down on your tummy and...
Read MoreHere’s a Valentine themed obstacle course that kids will love! It’s super easy to set up and will keep kids...
Read MoreThe taste of sweet success doesn't get any better after winning a game of Valentine Cookie Tic Tac Toe. In...
Read MoreValentines Day is a sweet reminder to celebrate love and friendship! The kids at the clinic love these friendship themed...
Read MoreThis Merry Matching Eraser Game is a sure way to enjoy some festive, fine motor fun! This activity is a...
Read MoreThese miniature Menorah Cookies are a sure way to brighten your next Hanukkah celebration. These edible Dreidels are a tasty...
Read MoreCandy Cane Fishing takes some patience, but in the end it's worth it! This Candy Cane Fishing activity encourages self-regulation...
Read MoreDid you know that the elves have been busy hanging up the stockings! What will you find in each stocking?...
Read MoreWe hope that Thanksgiving, and holiday get togethers in general, are a source of food and fun. But for some...
Read More
To all the Moms out there… Mother’s Day is the time for you to celebrate YOU! Give yourself...
How’s your luck with getting your kids to eat vegetables? Our feeding therapists love this colorful Rainbow Snack because it...
Today’s your lucky day to learn how to make this precious Saint Patrick's Day Cookie.. This Pot O’Gold...
Kids will absolutely LOVE this scooter board obstacle course aka “The Valentine Car Wash”. Lie down on your tummy and...
Here’s a Valentine themed obstacle course that kids will love! It’s super easy to set up and will...
The taste of sweet success doesn't get any better after winning a game of Valentine Cookie Tic Tac Toe....
Valentines Day is a sweet reminder to celebrate love and friendship! The kids at the clinic love these...
This Merry Matching Eraser Game is a sure way to enjoy some festive, fine motor fun! This activity...
Always Starts With A Small Step
