by Ashley Linz, M. Ed | Dec 1, 2023 | Organization & Classroom Setup, Resources |
If you are looking for a product that is easy to set up and implement, check out The Autism Helper’s Easy Matching Workbooks. TAH offers these workbooks in various themes, covering you for the entire school year, including summer school. Set-Up Purchase the Easy...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Nov 27, 2023 | OT Perspective, Resources, Seasonal |
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are upon us and it’s time to start shopping for everyone on your list. As you are shopping, you may want to purchase gifts that are not only fun but also have a therapeutic benefit. This year, I...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Nov 13, 2023 | OT Perspective, Resources, Sensory |
As an OT, I am always looking for ways to meet my students’ sensory needs. Many of my classrooms have adopted various flexible seating options as one way to support students, which often include separate pieces of furniture such as wobble chairs, ball chairs,...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Oct 30, 2023 | Art & Fine Motor, OT Perspective, Resources |
As Halloween approaches, I have been having a lot of fun engaging my students in themed activities. Often, these include art projects that are not just adorable, but also have therapeutic benefits. Today, I want to share my favorite Halloween art project that you...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Oct 9, 2023 | OT Perspective, Resources, Sensory |
Now that we have the environmental setup as well as the policies and procedures, let’s talk about the tools and activities that can be useful in a sensory room. It is a good idea to have a variety of options in your sensory room to meet the needs of all students. ...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Aug 14, 2023 | OT Perspective, Resources |
And just like that, the summer has come to an end. It can be hard to adjust back to the school schedule after an extended period of time away. As sad as I am to see summer go, the new school year always brings about a sense of excitement and opportunity. There are...
