The Skills 4 Life Blog
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy can be a great addition to your child's treatment team for managing the symptoms of Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Like other disciplines that may be involved in your child’s care, an occupational therapists' goal is to empower...
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10 Ways to Help Your Child Improve Balance
Balance is essential for participating in many daily tasks as well as maintaining proper posture for tabletop activities. It is also crucial for involvement in physical activities that children may partake in at school, during gym class, or at recess. Here are ways...
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Parenting Children & Teens with ADHD
Skills 4 Life is proud to present: Parenting Children & Teens with ADHD Facilitated by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC Living with ADHD is not easy. Not for parents, not for siblings, and most of all, not for the child with ADHD. We have learned so much in...
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Our Favorite School Supplies
Skills 4 Life's Favorite School Supplies With endless options for school supplies, it can be overwhelming to know what to purchase. We work with many students who have overly complicated systems, making it difficult for students to stay organized and find what is...
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Dysgraphia Is More Than “Bad Writing”
Dysgraphia: A Neurological Disorder Affecting the Ability to Write Dysgraphia is a learning disability where the child has a neurological disorder that affects their ability to write, regardless of their intellect. The term is used to describe handwriting issues such...
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Holly Lind Joins Skills 4 Life
Welcome Holly Lind to the Skills 4 Life Team Holly Lind will be joining Skills 4 Life Pediatric Occupational Therapy on July 1, 2019, from Certified Adaptive, where she provided customized seating solutions to children in wheelchairs. Before Certified Adaptive, she...
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Top 7 Note Taking Tips
Every day students are taught information they are expected to learn, process, and apply during testing. But, if students aren’t retaining what they’re hearing in lectures or reading in books, they won’t be able to recall the information and use it in real life....
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Abbreviations for Note Taking
Abbreviations Increase Note-Taking Efficiency & Recall Writing accurate notes and creating useful study guides are essential tools for students to learn. Studies show that students who implement solid note-taking strategies take higher quality notes and recall...
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Importance of Early Intervention
Early Intervention Services Enhance Brain Development An infant’s experiences have long-lasting effects on their ability to learn, regulate their emotions, connect socially, and sequentially develop for optimal neurological function. When there is an absence...
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Technological Supports for Students with Dysgraphia
Close The Performance Gap on Dysgraphia When a student has difficulty with the writing process (dysgraphia) - e.g., handwriting, spelling, or putting their thoughts down on paper - there are two ways to close the performance gap. First and foremost, we must provide...
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