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Swinging into Learning: Using Equipment to Prepare Future Therapists

Swinging into Learning: Using Equipment to Prepare Future Therapists

Posted by Leah Van Antwerp, OTD, MS, OTR, PMH-C Clinical Asst Professor, Dept of Occupational Therapy at Indiana University on Jul 18th 2023

Pediatric occupational therapists use vestibular equipment, such as Southpaw’s Platform and Rainbow Acrobat Swings, to address a variety of concerns for children and families, including sensor … read more
Sensory Approach to Treatment

Sensory Approach to Treatment

Posted by Adrienna Bartnicki, OTRL on Jun 19th 2023

The not-so-secret ingredient of Occupational Therapy is presenting the client with materials that are intrinsically motivating to explore. Using a sensory approach to treatment is common when wor … read more
Pretend Play in the Sensory Gym

Pretend Play in the Sensory Gym

Posted by Virginia Spielmann, PhD, OTR/L Executive Director, STAR Institute on May 22nd 2023

Play is a pretty wild pastime, and it’s viewed in many ways. For occupational therapists working in Pediatrics, play is generally considered one of the ultimate occupations. But what does that mean? … read more
Southpaw: Inspired Quality

Southpaw: Inspired Quality

Apr 25th 2023

We had the welcome opportunity to speak with so many of our valued customers at AOTA INSPIRE in Kansas City this week.However, one item kept being brought to our attention. While we believe in heal … read more