Is Handwriting an Endangered Skill?

January 10, 2024Fine Motor, Handwriting, Occupational Therapyfine motor, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, OTGuest Blogger

Is Handwriting an Endangered Skill? There are numerous arguments surrounding the viewpoint that handwriting may become an endangered skill. It’s crucial to counterbalance these points by discussing the benefits of handwriting, including its role in fine motor skill development, cognitive processes, and potential impact on memory retention. Occupational therapists (OTs) at Therapro advocate for a holistic approach that incorporates both traditional and digital skills.

Sensory-Friendly Stocking Stuffers: Unwrap the Joy of Play!

December 7, 2023Autism, Sensoryautism, gift giving, Occupational Therapy, OT, sensoryGuest Blogger

Parents, get ready to infuse your children’s holiday with sensory magic by giving them sensory-friendly stocking stuffers! We’ve searched the Therapro shelves for products that can help your sensory seeking children. Here’s a peek at some of our favorite stocking stuffer ideas to engage and delight your sensational kiddos.

Facilitation of Feeding Skill Development

October 19, 2023Feeding Therapyfeeding, Occupational Therapy, speech language pathologyGuest Blogger

Feeding specialists must select appropriate tools to facilitate feeding skill development. There are a myriad of materials available that make it challenging for therapists to select the tools that match the needs of their pediatric clients. Therapro is always in quest of useful, practical, and therapeutic oral-motor and feeding tools that will promote feeding skill development. We’ve reviewed extensively what is available to therapists and families, and are able to offer these new items from ezpz with our stamp of approval. All materials used are safe and a breeze to clean.