During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Jodi Whalan, founder and creator of KINNEBAR, demonstrated the KINNEBAR Foot Swing Work. This portable, adjustable foot swing attaches to a chair or desk, allowing children, teens, and adults to move their feet while seated. The rhythmic movement provides sensory input and an outlet for excess energy, which may help […]
Posts with the occupational therapy tag
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
According to Learning Resources, “Through practice and repetition, children can develop their fine motor skills to help refine movements and hone precision. Fine motor skills allow children to perform actions with the small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists.” If you’re looking for a toy to practice fine motor skills on, look no further than […]
Calming Hugs Stylish Sensory Solutions
I haven’t written about weighted products for quite some time, so I’d like to revisit the topic in today’s post. Weighted products provide deep touch pressure sensations through the user’s nervous system. They benefit individuals with autism, ADHD, sensory issues, anxiety, and so much more. Calming Hugs is a company offering many weighted sensory solutions that […]
Z-Brush Sensory Toothbrush
If you have a child with sensory issues, then you probably already know how a simple task (e.g. brushing teeth) is anything but simple. ARK Therapeutics acknowledges such difficulties and has developed specific tools for them. ARK Therapeutics is a family company founded by speech-language pathologist, Debbie Lowsky. She and her engineer husband founded the company […]
5 Hand-Eye Coordination Apps
Hand-eye coordination plays an essential role in any child’s development. We all rely on this skill to complete “simple tasks” (e.g. feeding ourselves) and more advanced tasks (e.g. athletic feats). Though the skill often develops naturally in children, many individuals require extra exercises to conquer the skill. There are many activities to help encourage hand-eye coordination. […]
Wingman Harness
For individuals with certain mobility impairments, physical therapy is necessary to maintain strength and flexibility. However, according to this article, “it’s not guaranteed to fix all movement issues.” Dr. Christopher Spinelli is a Pediatrician in Springfield, Missouri who has a daughter with special needs. He stated how she was in physical therapy early on, but […]