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As the crisp autumn air settles in and the vibrant hues of changing leaves paint the landscape, educators, occupational therapists, and parents are increasingly turning to seasonal motifs to support childhood development. From apples and pumpkins to acorns and falling leaves, autumn-themed materials are proving to be powerful tools for addressing complex fine motor needs…
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After finishing a shift stocking coffee beans at grocery stores around Birmingham, 27-year-old Sarah Stewart sits down in her mother’s office chair, straps on a set of virtual reality goggles, and steps into an entirely digital world. Using a specialized program created by the digital health company Floreo, Sarah selects an exercise…
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Educators, pediatric occupational therapists, and vision specialists have a new array of curated resources designed to address foundational visual processing challenges in children. A comprehensive round-up of specialized workbooks and therapy tools has been highlighted to support visual perception, visual motor integration, and ocular motor control in school, clinic, and home environments. From foundational visual…
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As the autumn season brings changing foliage and cooler weather into communities, educators, occupational therapists, and parents are increasingly turning to seasonal themes to support children’s developmental needs. Rather than choosing fall activities simply for entertainment, professionals are leveraging items like leaves, pumpkins, apples, acorns, and farm materials to target specific fine motor milestones, including…
