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Kate Hoad
5 days ago3 min read
Cultivating Growth: From "We Need to Be Consistent" to "We Need to Be More Responsive"
In occupational therapy, we often talk about the importance of consistency—consistent routines, consistent expectations, consistent...
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Kate Hoad
Feb 102 min read
Child-Led: What Do We Really Mean in Occupational Therapy?
Marge LeBlanc’s words— “The child is the one who has language in their heads, before we ever decided that we would partner with them on...
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Kate Hoad
Dec 30, 20243 min read
Reflecting on Therapeutic Wins: A Parent's Perspective on Progress Over the Year
As the year winds down, many of us reflect on what we’ve experienced and achieved. For parents navigating the journey of occupational...
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Kate Hoad
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Maintaining Routines and Structure During the Holiday Break
The holiday season is a time of joy, excitement, and togetherness, but it can also bring significant disruptions to daily routines. For...
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Kate Hoad
Dec 16, 20243 min read
Creating Calm Spaces During Christmas and New Year Gatherings: A Guide from an Occupational Therapist
Christmas and New Year gatherings are often filled with joy, connection, and celebration. Yet, for many, these events can also bring...
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Kate Hoad
Dec 9, 20243 min read
NDIS - Impairment Notices are coming...
Have you heard the term Impairment Notice being discussed in the context of NDIS? Not sure what it means? Read on below to find out more...
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Kate Hoad
Nov 25, 20244 min read
Understanding After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Your Kid Might Seem Like a Different Person After School
Ever had your child come home from school and immediately seem like a completely different kid? One minute they’re walking through the...
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Kate Hoad
Nov 18, 20244 min read
Kinetic Sand as a Therapy Tool in Occupational Therapy (OT)
Kinetic sand, a moldable and tactile substance, has become a popular tool in occupational therapy due to its unique sensory and...
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Kate Hoad
Nov 11, 20243 min read
Stereognosis
Stereognosis is the ability to perceive and recognia\se the form and nature of objects using the sense of touch, without relying on...
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Kate Hoad
Nov 4, 20244 min read
“It’s a Lot Easier to Climb a Ladder Than to Scale a Wall”: A Perspective on Learning Skills in Occupational Therapy
Learning a new skill, whether it's tying shoelaces, writing neatly, or mastering an activity of daily living, can sometimes feel...
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Kate Hoad
Oct 14, 20244 min read
Choice Amplifies Voice: Empowering Children and Teenagers with Disabilities
The concept of "choice amplifies voice" is particularly important in the disability context, and even more so when it comes to children...
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Kate Hoad
Sep 16, 20244 min read
Swings in Occupational Therapy: Enhancing Sensory Integration and Motor Skills
Swings are more than just playground equipment; they are powerful therapeutic tools used in occupational therapy (OT) to support sensory...
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Kate Hoad
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Card Games: Fun and beneficial!
Here are five different card games and how they can be used both in occupational therapy (OT) and better yet - at home with fasmily and...
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Kate Hoad
Aug 26, 20243 min read
Drawing Skills - Developmental Timeline
The mark making and drawing skills in children typically follows a progressive trajectory, because there are rapid improvements and...
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Kate Hoad
Aug 19, 20243 min read
Understanding Typical Childhood Sleep Patterns: A Guide for Parents
Sleep is a critical component of a child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. However, understanding the typical sleep...
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Kate Hoad
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Cutting Skills - Developmental Timeline
The development of scissor skills in children typically follows a progressive trajectory as their fine motor skills and hand-eye...
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Kate Hoad
Aug 5, 20243 min read
Resource Spotlight: Puzzles
Occupational therapists (OTs) use puzzles in therapy as a versatile tool to address a wide range of developmental, cognitive, and motor...
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Kate Hoad
Jul 29, 20243 min read
Resource Spotlight: Dress Ups
Occupational therapists (OTs) use dress-up activities as part of therapy to promote a variety of developmental and rehabilitative goals....
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Kate Hoad
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Resource Spotlight: Theraputty
Theraputty is a type of malleable, resistive putty used primarily in occupational therapy to help improve hand strength, dexterity, and...
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Kate Hoad
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Resource Spotlight: Scooter Board
Scooter Boards are generally a plastic or wooden board with wheels and sometimes a handle. They are probably one of the top pieces of...
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