Pediatric Occupational Therapy Archives

Preparing for Kindergarten: Tips to Support a Smooth Transition

August 27, 2026
Posted by Isabella Melo

29 Aug

Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone for both children and their parents. It marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, but it can also bring a mix of emotions. Many children feel both excited and nervous abo...

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

Is Cursive Writing Important?

April 6, 2022
Posted by Therapist

28 Apr

Historically, cursive writing has been a part of elementary school curriculum, typically starting around grade 3. Now, it is rare to see a classroom of students being taught the cursive alphabet from beginning to end. As an Occupational T...

Featured, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Therapist's Corner

Remote Occupational Therapy for Children in Ontario

October 21, 2021
Posted by admin

19 Mar

Developing Hands Pediatric Therapy now offers Remote Occupational Therapy for children, infants and youth across Ontario. Call us to see how our Occupational Therapists can help your child.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

What are the Benefits of Writing by Hand vs Typing?

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

25 Feb

…writing incorporates muscle movements in the hand and arm, as well as sensory input through the use of tactile feedback.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

Body Breaks: Movin’ and Groovin’ Towards Academic Success

April 19, 2022
Posted by Therapist

26 Jan

What comes to mind when you hear the words “school” and “learning”? Sitting at a desk and listening to a teacher, right? Some may even associate “school” and “learning” with the task of sitting at a desk and reading or writing for extensive...

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

Trouble Tying His Shoelaces? Try Backwards Chaining

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

06 Jan

Backwards chaining is an approach to teaching and establishing skills related to activities of daily living, often dressing skills such as putting on pants, doing up buttons on a shirt, tying shoelaces, etc. This approach is frequently used...

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

The Importance of Play

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

25 Nov

Engaging a child in therapeutic activities at home may seem daunting to parents. As an Occupational Therapist working in pediatrics, I have heard concerns from parents about being able to implement therapists’ recommendations with their chi...

Blog, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

What is the best way to hold a pencil?

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

16 Nov

Occupational therapists are frequently asked to assess a child’s pencil grasp. Improper pencil grasp can cause a child to experience pain and fatigue while writing as well as decrease writing speed. A functional pencil grasp is important ...

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

What’s the Best Sequence to Learn Writing Letters?

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

18 Jul

It's important for children to learn to write their names. However, if a child is having more difficulties with letters containing curves and diagonal lines, it may be because they developmentally are not at this milestone yet. As with phy...

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

The High Energy Child!

October 21, 2021
Posted by Therapist

16 Oct

On a daily basis I work with children who are labelled “high-energy”, “hyperactive”. “fidgeters”, and “inattentive”. While some of these children have a diagnosis of ADHA, others are simply trying to fulfil their movement needs. It can be ...

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