Occupational Therapy Resources

1. **American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) - Children & Youth:**

AOTA provides resources for parents, including information about pediatric occupational therapy, developmental milestones, and finding qualified therapists.

Website: [AOTA Children & Youth](https://www.aota.org/Children-Youth.aspx)

2. **KidsHealth - Occupational Therapy:**

KidsHealth offers articles on various topics related to children's health, including occupational therapy. It provides explanations of different therapies, what to expect during a therapy session, and more.

Website: [KidsHealth - Occupational Therapy](https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/ot-hub.html)

3. **Understood - Occupational Therapy:**

Understood provides information and resources for parents of children with learning and attention issues. Their occupational therapy section offers insights and practical advice.

Website: [Understood - Occupational Therapy](https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/treatments-approaches/therapies/occupational-therapy-what-you-need-to-know)

4. **STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder:**

This institute focuses on sensory processing disorder and related challenges. They offer resources and information about sensory-based occupational therapy.

Website: [STAR Institute](https://www.spdstar.org/)

5. **National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD):**

NCHPAD offers resources for children with disabilities, including information about adaptive activities, exercise, and occupational therapy.

Website: [NCHPAD](https://www.nchpad.org/)

6. **Child Mind Institute - Occupational Therapy:**

The Child Mind Institute provides articles and information on various aspects of child development, including occupational therapy.

Website: [Child Mind Institute - Occupational Therapy](https://childmind.org/topics/concerns/occupational-therapy/)

• https://www.theottoolbox.com/2017/04/ultimate-list-of-free-adapted-paper.html - Free Printable Adapted Paper Templates
• https://www.lwtears.com/hwt - Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum
• https://www.realotsolutions.com/ - Size Matters Handwriting Curriculum and The Cutting Program
• www.education.com - Fee downloadable worksheets

• TypingClub - FREE, iOS and Android apps available
• Typing.com - FREE
• Dance Mat - FREE
• Typequick - PAID with free trial, Ages 6+
• Nessy Fingers - PAID with free trial game, Ages 7-12, Great for kids with dyslexia or spatial awareness issues
• Touch-Type Read and Spell - PAID, Ages 7+, Also helps with reading and spelling.

• https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/typical-fine-motor-developmental-milestones-ages-0-6-free-printable.html - Fine Motor Developmental Milestone Checklists
• https://www.education.com/worksheets/fine-motor-skills/ - Fine Motor Worksheets
• https://www.yourtherapysource.com/product/grid-drawing-spatial-reasoning/ - Grid drawing activity
• https://www.mamaslearningcorner.com/winter-cutting-practice-pages/ - Scissor Skills
• http://www.therapro.com/Browse-Category/Hand-Skills/Fine-Motor-Olympics-Manual-and-Card-Deck.html - fine motor skills
• https://www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com/ - Visual-Motor resources
• www.nhsggc.org.uk - Theraputty progressive exercises

•  http://www.henryot.com/ - sensory
• https://www.gonoodle.com/ - sensorimotor
• http://www.zonesofregulation.com/index.html - sensory
• http://braingym.org/ - sensorimotor
• https://www.alertprogram.com/ - sensorimotor

• https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1akvimI4tJuaH7y0mvkm9nsLQRIulDwuB6d9de4cYaR8/edit#slide=id.g44f7a2de3d_1_37 - Planner
• https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Patients-Clients/ChildrenAndYouth/Autism/ASD-High-School.aspx - ASD Social Teen Group
• http://www.smartbutscatteredkids.com/ - executing functioning books