Author Archives: Jordana Schwarz, MSc.OT., OT Reg. (Ont.)
The Smaller The Better
When young children are first learning to scribble/draw/color, the whole hand is involved in grasping the writing tool. As their fine motor skills develop, a mature pencil grasp begins to emerge whereby the tools are “pinched” by the thumb and…
Travel Size, Please!
Many of your children’s favorite board games, such as Trouble, Hungry Hungry Hippos and Connect 4, are now available in travel size. Not only are they usually cheaper than their regular sized counterparts, but they often come packaged in compact…
Why is the Occupational Therapist Playing with my Child?
As Occupational Therapists, a question that we are often asked is, “Why do you spend your entire session simply playing with my child”? Although it may not appear as though therapy goals are being addressed, or that functional activities are being worked on, a good…