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By Cheryl Hall | June 23, 2026 As an occupational therapist, have you ever found yourself feeling overlooked or undervalued by the broader healthcare team? It is a sentiment that resonates deeply within the profession, yet it is far from an isolated experience. If you sit down with colleagues across the clinical spectrum—nurses, physician assistants,…
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WASHINGTON — Educators, therapists, and parents are increasingly turning to a social-emotional learning concept known as "The Size of the Problem" to help children navigate daily challenges, build resilience, and develop critical executive functioning skills. Designed to bridge the gap between emotional responses and actual situations, the strategy teaches children to evaluate the magnitude of…
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For many professionals in the field of occupational therapy, the decision to specialize in geriatric care is more than just a career move; it is a commitment to one of the most rewarding and impactful demographics in modern healthcare. As the global population shifts, with the over-65 age cohort emerging as the largest and fastest-growing…
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Pediatric occupational therapists, educators, and developmental specialists have a new comprehensive resource lineup for addressing visual processing and visual motor challenges in children, following the release of a curated compilation highlighting the top books and therapeutic workbooks designed to build foundational visual skills. Compiled by pediatric occupational therapy professionals, the resource guide focuses on tools…
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Therapy professionals, educators, and parents looking for effective ways to manage children’s energy and attention during the warmer months have a new resource at their disposal. The release of the all-new Summer Sensory Stations set offers a structured, movement-based approach to self-regulation that can be easily implemented in classrooms, therapy clinics, summer camps, and home…
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As the long-awaited summer months approach, parents, educators, and therapy providers often face the unique challenge of maintaining structure when familiar school routines disappear. To help children navigate this transition, pediatric occupational therapy experts have updated and expanded comprehensive resources designed to incorporate therapeutic sensory processing activities into everyday summer life. Created by pediatric occupational…
