ABC Pediatric Occupational Therapy Center

15/05/2026

Comment “FUN” for signs of Executive Function challenges you may begin to see when a child falls behind in some of these areas…

Executive Function is a child’s ability to manage tasks, behavior, planning, and attention with information that is presented before them.

When Executive Function breaks down, you may see the following:

🔀Inability to stay organized
🔀Loses homework or can’t remember how to do it
🔀Struggles with self-regulation and emotional grounding
🔀Needs repeated instructions to execute tasks

Many see Executive Function as signs of laziness in a child, but it’s really the brain’s reaction when the lower levels aren’t fully developed or when the brain experiences disconnections.

To learn more about the role of executive function and challenges it presents to a child at home and in the classroom when it breaks down, comment “FUN” and we’ll send you the link.

15/02/2026

How to use these exercises to cross the midline. Full exercises here>> https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-02-cross-the-midline-crossing-the-midline-exercises-using-arms-and-legs-for-brain-integration/

15/02/2026

The Occupational Therapy Fine Motor Baselines Ages 3-5 download includes:

Observation prompts for the wide variety of fine motor skills seen with typically developing 3- to 5-year-old children.

Data collection for pinch, pencil grasp, finger isolation, hand dominance, visual motor, motor control, visual perceptual and bilateral skills.

Research-based pencil grasp categories with picture descriptions and age norms.

Parent & Teacher handout with tips to promote pencil grasp development.

Cue cards for finger isolation, visual motor, visual perception, and motor control data collection.

Fun activities to measure and document a percentage of expressed hand dominance and the ability to cross the midline.

Visual Supports and schedule board to fully engage children who have poor communication skills, are anxious, or who are reluctant in an evaluation setting.

Color-coded materials for fast and efficient data collection.

15/02/2026

Understanding the eighth sense: what's going on inside your body.

10/02/2026

Comment “CONTROL” for targeted movement activities that support impulse control and self-regulation.

You may be surprised to learn that retained primitive reflexes can disrupt a child’s ability to pause, think, and respond appropriately. When these reflexes remain active past infancy, the brain and body stay in a constant “react first” mode.

Not all impulse control challenges look the same. Different retained reflexes can impact regulation in different ways, which is why it’s important to understand which reflexes may be influencing your child’s impulse control.

When retained primitive reflexes interfere, the brain and body may struggle with:
🫨 Waiting their turn or stopping an action
🫨 Thinking before acting or speaking
🫨 Managing big emotions and frustration
🫨 Sitting still, staying calm, and following rules
🫨 Regulating behavior at school and at home

As regulation improves, impulse control becomes more automatic, freeing the brain to focus on learning, relationships, and problem-solving.

To find out which retained reflexes could be related to your child’s impulse control, and for targeted activities to support regulation at home and school, comment “CONTROL” and we’ll send you the link!

06/12/2025

📝 **School-Based Occupational Therapy Checklist** 📝

Pediatric OTs, streamline your evaluations with this **2-page screening form** designed for school settings! 📚

✨ **What’s Included?**
- Comprehensive checklist covering:
🖐️ Fingers & hands
✍️ Pencil grasp & handwriting
🎒 Classroom & life skills
👀 Visual perceptual skills
🎨 Sensory processing & coordination
💪 Neuromuscular status
🛠️ Environmental modifications

🖥️ Available in **editable Word format** and **PDF** for easy use. Print as many copies as needed for your caseload! 🎉

📂 Get a clear picture of a student’s functional level in an educational setting—all in one place! 🚀

27/07/2024

30/08/2023

We decided to move the WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS on September 6, 2023