What is heavy work? Heavy work is any type of activity that provides resistance to the body by way of pulling or pushing. Resistance could be created by something pushing against the body like water in the swimming pool, or the body pushing against the floor such as doing push-ups. Pulling on resistance bands, andContinue reading “What Are Heavy Work Activities and Who Should Do Them?”
Author Archives: Linda Craig Dennis
How to Improve Handwriting Legibility: Spacing
This post focuses on how to help kids learn how to space between and within words or improve visual processing skills (spatial relations).
Letter Reversals, Should You Be Concerned?
What are letter reversals? Letter reversals simply means writing letters backward. Letter Reversals are actually quite common in all children. They typically resolve by the age of 7. By third grade reversals may still be present, but only occasionally. In typical development, it takes time for children to gain a solid picture in their minds of what each letter looks like. Then they must come up with and carry out the motor plan required to mimic the visual image in their brain. Believe it or not, there is still more to developing the skill of handwriting, but that is not the focus of this post. Here I will focus on the topic of reversals.
Eight Handwriting Strategies for Children With Autism
It is with great enthusiasm that I share an article that I’ve written for the outstanding publication Autism Parenting Magazine. In the May 2021 issue, I share strategies that parents can use to prepare their children for the handwriting demands of kindergarten and beyond. These strategies are also recommended for teachers, those who homeschool, or anyone who provides care for children with autism.
ADHD and Handwriting: Part Two
What you need to know about ADHD and handwriting difficulties.
The Frugal OT Series: Butterflies on a Budget
How to work on fine motor skills on a budget. May’s Dollar Tree activity: Butterflies
The Frugal OT Series: Egg-cellent Fine Motor Fun
How to work on fine motor skills on a budget. April’s Dollar Tree activity is egg-citing!
ADHD and Handwriting: Part One
What you need to know about ADHD and handwriting skills.
The Frugal OT Series: Lil’ Pot of Gold
How to address fine motor skills on a budget. March’s Dollar Tree Activity: Pot of Gold!
How to Improve Handwriting Legibility: Line Orientation
This post will focus on how to help kids learn how to print letters with correct line orientation or how to place letters correctly on the line.