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Social Stories
by Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont) Social Stories were developed by Carol Gray in 1991 to assist individuals within the Autism Spectrum Disorder with their social skills. These stories model appropriate social interaction by describing a situation explaining other’s...
Tying Shoe Laces
by Stacy Kramer OT Reg. (Ont) Velcro is every six year old’s best friend. Learning to tie shoes, which used to be a rite of passage for the average first grader, can now easily be put off until a child reaches the double digit ages. But grit your teeth,...
A Future with Employment Possibilities….
by Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont) I have been following the "The Autism Project" in the Toronto Star newspaper. This includes a variety of interesting articles documenting various aspects of autism, the impact of current policies, and gaps in services. Of note, I...
Technology & communication
by Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont) In recent years I have incorporated the use of technology in OT sessions. It began with the use of the chalkboard apps, as many of the children I work with are tactile defensive and do not like to use chalk when practicing letters...