OT Articles

Perspectives on sensory, texture, and environmental control factors: tips for picky eaters, feeding problems, and expanding your child's diet.

What does it take to be an OT? what kind of problems can OT treat?

What is sensory processing disorder (SPD)? how does it look like? is autism related to SPD? can it be cured? (includes video clips about SPD, meltdowns, sensory overload, and therapy)

What is common and what is different between OT and PT? many similarities and many differences between the two professions.

The dynamic tripod grasp, pencil grasp patterns, activities to improve pre-writing skills

Lack or over abundance in muscle mass

Helpful ideas to promote functional grasp patterns

Important to a child's development and can interfer with school and home activities.

Learn how you can become an Occupational Therapy: occupational therapy as a career, how to become an OT, career requirements, and three steps to Occupational Therapy Certification

Read about the types of services, service locations, and service types for OTs.