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Occupational Therapy Insights

Feb 28, 2019

The benefits of using a scooter board in occupational therapy sessions can be far reaching and can improve upon multiple areas.  In addition, it is one of the most fun tings the kiddos do in therapy.  Check out this short video and example of the many benefits one can reap my using the scooter board. 


Feb 28, 2019

The International Institute of Therapeutic Intervention and Learning is a great resource for those utilizing brain entrainment and neurofeedback. Their soundscapes specifically target areas where a client may be having trouble. For those unfamiliar with Brain Entrainment, it refers to the capacity of the brain...


Feb 27, 2019

The Functional Reach (FR) test was developed to provide an assessment tool for balance that was simple, cost effective, and clinically useful for evaluating balance during the common functional maneuver of reaching. (free eval)


Feb 26, 2019

The Barthel Index (BI) measures the extent to which somebody can function independently and has mobility in their activities of daily living (ADL) i.e. feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, bowel control, bladder control, toileting, chair transfer, ambulation and stair climbing. The index also indicates the need for...


Feb 26, 2019

The measure of intelligence is the ability to change, grow, and adapt.