Fine motor skills are integral to early childhood development and advance rapidly for independence in school and self care. See activities to develop these skills. ...

Activities for cognitive development refer to our ability to think, learn, and problem-solve during daily tasks. See the best activities across the age span....

The Sensory Processing Measure, Second Edition (SPM-2) is assessment that measures sensory processing. Find out what’s new with this popular test....

Berg Balance Scale is commonly used to assess balance and fall risk in older adult populations. But are there downsides to using this test? Find out!...

Beery VMI has many appealing features for occupational therapists evaluating visual-motor skills. See what makes it a popular test and use it in your practice....

The BOT-2 is a great resource for physical and occupational therapists to test their clients' motor skills. Learn how to use it in your practice....

The DAYC-2 is a reliable assessment tool that special educators and occupational therapists commonly use. See the domains that are assessed with the DAYC-2....

Occupational therapy has a strong historical connection to mental health.  Therapists can work with individuals and populations in a variety of settings to promote positive mental health.  Several OT skills that we use in multiple environments can be easily adapted to support mental health populations. ...

Top Occupational Therapist Certifications of 2021 | Pursuing a certification can broaden your skillset, allow you to offer the latest evidence-based interventions, provide top-notch client education and help you stand out from other providers. ...

In an ever-evolving field that is designed to meet the needs of society, occupational therapists are expected to commit to continuing education in order to best serve our clients.  In fact, to maintain certification with the NBCOT, it is required to complete at least 36 units of continuing education at renewal (every three years).  The price of CEUs, however, can be hefty and traditional opportunities can be time-consuming for a busy therapist.  This blog entry will cover a variety of free CEU occupational therapy CEUs and opportunities for occupational therapists that can be accessed virtually. ...