Some years ago, a few events in my life inspired me to change focus as to how I was using my occupational therapy. Though I have had a dream for years of developing an occupational therapy centre, a number of…
OT Dude Content Updates April 2022 – OT Dude
Hope everyone is doing well! It may seem like I have not been creating content for OT Dude, especially blog posts. And that is true, I have not been blogging as much as I want to. However,…
Full academization for OT – A current topic in Germany
Why you should read the following text: It’s about the future of OT! The topic of academization is a very important topic in the OT world. In the following, we will discuss full academization related to the situation in Germany.…
Scanning Activities for Reading (Free Download)
Today, we have a fun scanning activities for reading using a printable resource that supports the underlying visual skills while using a fun theme that kids engage with. Vision truly impacts learning so if we can support the areas of…
May Journal Prompts – Your Therapy Source
May Journal Prompts – Your Therapy Source ” aria-hidden=”true” data-av_icon=”” data-av_iconfont=”entypo-fontello”>Search Letter A Maze and Tracing Sheet Bee Themed We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience…
3 Easy Games To Improve Self Control in Kids
If you’re trying to find fun and creative ways to target self control in kids, look no further! These fun games are the perfect place to start! Self-Regulation & Movement Demonstrating regulation of sensory and movement responses is one important…
The New Fascism in Occupational Therapy
I am sometimes hesitant to extend my commentary to the academic editorializing that happens in the occupational therapy literature of other countries, but I am unable to remain silent. Too often the ideas expressed elsewhere slither their way into the…
OT Month—How Can YOU Help Advocate for OTps and PTs?
“Nothing changes if nothing changes.” (Donna Barnes, author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships) If you and I want things to improve for OTps and PTs in the school setting, doing nothing is not an option we have. It’s OK…
Self-Regulation Research: A Simple overview
Do you work or live with kids who struggle with challenging behaviors? This easy-to-read overview of self-regulation research could help! If you feel a bit dazed and confused whenever the topic of evidence-based practice (EBP) comes up in conversation…don’t worry.…
FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS
FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS – Your Therapy Source ” aria-hidden=”true” data-av_icon=”” data-av_iconfont=”entypo-fontello”>Search Windmill Exercise for Kids Maze – Free We use cookies to ensure that we give you the…