What is DIR Floortime? DIR Floortime (Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based Floortime) is a therapeutic approach used by some occupational therapists and other professionals to support the development of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental challenges. The DIR Floortime approach is based on the idea that children’s development occurs in the context of their […]
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Autism & Special Needs Resources in the Phoenix area Samantha Rothman, MS, OTR/L March 6, 2023 Raising Special Kids www.raisingspecialkids.org Provides FREE services including consultations, parent-to-parent support, events, training, and parent coaching. Provides information about federal and state programs, education options, special healthcare needs, and transitioning to adulthood. Southwest Human Development www.swhd.org Arizona’s
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Fine Motor Skills Milestones: Ages 3-5 Samantha Rothman, MS, OTR/L February 5, 2023 What are Fine Motor Skills? Typically, we think of fine motor skills as the use of the smaller muscles in the hands, manipulating objects with the hands, handwriting, coloring, etc. However, sometimes fine motor skills also include visual skills- often
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What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy (OT) is an allied health profession involving the therapeutic use of everyday activities or occupations, to treat the physical, mental, developmental, and emotional afflictions that impact a patient’s ability to perform day-to-day activities. When most people think of occupational therapy (OT), they think of adults with physical disabilities. However,
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