LWTears Blog

Ask an OT | Self Care Dressing Skills, Wet-Dry-Try Adaptations, and Hand Dominance

Suzanne Asherson November 16, 2020 0

Ask an OT is a monthly series answering questions that we receive from educators, parents, and OTs, like you! This month we're exploring developmentally appropriate tips and best...Continue reading

Multisensory Learning

2020 Holiday Shopping: Learning Gifts for Children

Learning Without Tears November 10, 2020 0

This year has flown by! With the holidays rapidly approaching, there’s an opportunity to surprise and delight the youngest among your friends and family. So let us take the stress out of finding...Continue reading

Teaching Tips, Home Connection

Dyslexia and Dysgraphia: How to Help Your Child or Student

Vanessa Silver November 2, 2020 0

“Tell your hand what to do.” “Magic c becomes the d.” “Bzzzzz”

These may sound rather cryptic, but they are powerful reminders for all students, especially those...Continue reading

Teaching Tips, Home Connection

Helping Children Write Their Names

Cathy Van Haute October 27, 2020 0

Helping children learn to write their names in upper and title case

Every child deserves the chance to learn to write their name. As an occupational therapist working with children for over 35 years now, it’s something in which I firmly believe. I pride myself on...Continue reading