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Resource Topic: Fine Motor Skills


Understanding Multidisciplinary Collaboration

April 19, 2023  |  Pediatric Therapy  |  By Encompass Pediatric Therapy

Multidisciplinary Collaboration – What Does it Mean? Encompass Pediatric Therapy Director Rachel Peterson and Encompass Behavioral Health Director Megan Walsh break it down for us and share how this dynamic approach takes the ‘whole child’ into consideration and leads to better outcomes for children and families. As directors of therapy programs focused on children and […]

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Gift Wrapping as An Opportunity to Practice Occupational Therapy Skills

December 7, 2021  |  Child Development  |  By Ashley Fletcher, MSOTR/L

Winter is a time that many choose to exchange gifts, whether it is to celebrate a holiday or to show appreciation for those in your life. Gift wrapping provides a highly motivating opportunity for kids to practice and generalize the skills that they are working on in occupational therapy. This is also a wonderful opportunity for […]

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NAEYC Resources Page

August 7, 2018  |   |  By Encompass

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) website has a library of research-based resources, tips, and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!

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Toothbrush for Kids

August 6, 2018  |   |  By Encompass

This handout describes a toothbrush with bristles on three sides that can be great for kids who are just starting to brush their own teeth.

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Handy Handouts

August 6, 2018  |   |  By Encompass

This website provides free educational handouts for Speech-Language Pathologists, teachers, and parents on a variety of special needs and educational topics. Master’s level speech-language pathologists and special educators research and write each one. You are invited to download, print, and distribute as many as you like.

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