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Blog Post by: Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L
5 Ways to Incorporate Fine Motor Skills into Task Card Activities

5 Ways to Incorporate Fine Motor Skills into Task Card Activities

by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | May 9, 2022 | Art & Fine Motor, Resources | 2 comments

As a school-based OT, I am always looking for ways to embed motor and sensory opportunities into academic activities.  Task card activities can be a quick and easy way to work on a variety of skills.  The Autism Helper has a wide variety of options, including the Life...
3 Easy Hand Strengthening Activities

3 Easy Hand Strengthening Activities

by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Apr 25, 2022 | Art & Fine Motor, Resources | 0 comments

Having adequate hand strength is essential in order to perform many daily skills. Check out this post for more about hand strength and a few activity ideas to get you started.  Today, I want to highlight 3 additional easy hand strengthening activities that you can...
Integrating Therapy Services into the Classroom

Integrating Therapy Services into the Classroom

by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Apr 11, 2022 | Resources | 0 comments

There are a variety of ways that school based therapists can support students and teams.  Check out this overview post here!  Today, I want to specifically talk about the push-in model of therapy services.  This term describes therapy services that are provided within...
Using Playground Equipment to Meet Sensory Needs

Using Playground Equipment to Meet Sensory Needs

by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Mar 28, 2022 | Resources, Sensory | 0 comments

When you think about meeting the sensory needs of your students, it can initially seem overwhelming.  You may feel like you need to purchase a lot of really expensive things or request a special sensory room.  The good news is, that is not necessarily the case!  There...
Heavy Work Activities for the Classroom

Heavy Work Activities for the Classroom

by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Mar 14, 2022 | Classroom Setup, Sensory | 2 comments

All of the students (and adults!) in your classroom will present with different sensory profiles, and it is important to build a classroom environment that can meet a variety of sensory needs.  As you build sensory experiences into your school day, consider...
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