The preschool corner is now open
If you know someone that needs help with a preschool age child, please pass on Metrowest Occupational Therapy's Youtube channel link. A...
Stop hair pulling: the perfume trick
Sometimes a sensory cue can help bring awareness to the act of hair pulling. Check out Metrowest Occupational Therapy's website to hear...
Sensory seekers: try a weighted pencil
Some kids love sensory input. If your child is of an age where they are beginning to write, you can consider trying a weighted pencil....
Sensory seekers: try kinetic sand
If anyone is looking for a fun way to channel sensory seeking, try using kinetic sand. This can be very calming for some kids. Direct...
Teaching kids to pour liquids - easy tip
If you know someone who is struggling with learning the art of pouring liquids, I have a neat tip to pass on. #teachingpouringskills...
Ways to re-direct hair pulling
Please check out the newest video for hair pulling, which looks at re-direction methods to help reduce or stop this behavior. The video...
Simple trick to give kids deep pressure
One simple trick to give kids deep pressure is to try a weighted cap. These adorable, typical looking caps provide steady pressure to the...
Powdered, whipped, solid, or wipe?
If you are in need of ideas for sunscreen options for sensory defensive kids, please check out the 'must have' products page...
Using safety gloves with kids
If your older children are at the stage where teaching some snack/meal making is appropriate, you might want to consider trying safety...
It's time: the parent video for Trichotillomania is now available
For a full set of OT Tips & Tricks for Trichotillomania, please check out the parent videos page on Metrowest Occupational Therapy's...
