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Food Play

Food Play

Posted by Jeryl D. Benson, EdD, OTR/L, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy Duquesne University on Jul 25th 2022

Mealtime is typically a social and cultural experience for many families. But if your child is a picky eater, mealtime can be hard. An occupational therapist can assess a child’s needs to determine th … read more
Using Creative Tools to Motor Plan

Using Creative Tools to Motor Plan

Posted by Deanna Macioce, MS, OTR/L on Jul 6th 2021

When we think about child development, we often don’t put a lot of emphasis on motor planning. However, this is a key component to development. Motor planning is a person’s ability to conceive, p … read more