From Chaos to Clarity: Visual Schedules
Visual schedules don’t have to be complicated. This step-by-step approach breaks down how to create and use visual schedules in a clear, practical way. Whether you’re supporting children, students, or…
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Fun Visual Motor Games to Strengthen Kids’ Hand‑Eye Skills
The video introduces some creative activities designed to improve children’s visual‑motor integration and hand‑eye coordination. The presenter explains why these skills are essential for everyday tasks like writing, drawing, and…
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Understanding Sensory Challenges: Signs, Causes, Simple Fixes
Sensory challenges can significantly affect how students experience the classroom, often showing up as difficulty focusing, emotional overwhelm, or unexpected behaviors. This resource explores common sensory challenges, the signs educators…
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Supporting Preschoolers with Sensory Needs — Expert Tips from Therapist Keri Wilmot
This video features pediatric occupational therapist Keri Wilmot discussing how to understand and support preschoolers who struggle with sensory processing challenges. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can make everyday classroom experiences…
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Engaging Sensory Play to Build Fine Motor Skills
Sensory activities provide engaging, hands-on experiences that help strengthen fine motor skills through touch, movement, and exploration. By manipulating different textures and materials, children build hand strength, coordination, and control—essential…
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OT Exercises to Reduce Rocking and Neck Movements
The video demonstrates practical occupational therapy techniques designed to help individuals manage repetitive rocking and excessive neck motions. It highlights simple, guided exercises that focus on improving posture, strengthening muscles,…
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Understanding Emotional Regulation: An Occupational Therapy Perspective
Emotional regulation is the ability to recognize, manage, and respond to emotions in a way that supports daily functioning and relationships. From an occupational therapy perspective, emotional regulation develops through…
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Occupational Therapist Explains Emotional Regulation
This video is a must watch and features an occupational therapist breaking down the concept of emotional regulation, the ability to recognize, manage, and respond to emotions in a healthy…
Social Skills That Support Neurodivergent Friendships
Making friends can be challenging for neurodivergent children—but with the right support, social connections can grow in meaningful ways. OT-led social skills programs help children navigate friendships by building communication…
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Sensory Thresholds: Understanding, Regulating, Thriving
Sensory thresholds influence how the nervous system detects and responds to sensory input. By recognizing individual sensory needs, we can implement targeted regulation strategies and meaningful activities that support engagement,…