by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | May 9, 2022 | Art & Fine Motor, Resources |
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...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Apr 25, 2022 | Art & Fine Motor, Resources |
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...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Apr 11, 2022 | Resources |
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...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Mar 28, 2022 | Resources, Sensory |
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...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Mar 14, 2022 | Classroom Setup, Sensory |
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...
