Encourage Echolalia in Autism
First, what is echolalia? Echolalia is the repetition of words and phrases that SEEM irrelevant but may be meaningful to children. When...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Dec 20, 20202 min read
10 Fine Motor Ideas for Home for the Holiday
A two-week holiday at home shouldn't interrupt a child's fine motor skill development. In this blog post I have put together two pages...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Nov 10, 20203 min read
Frequent Vocalizations in Some Autistic Children: A Strategy for Self-Regulation
In order to understand why children with autism may be loud, we must consider the perspective of autistic individuals themselves. Some...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Oct 20, 20202 min read
4 Halloween Directed Drawing Activities for Teletherapy or In-Person
Are you looking for Halloween-themed activities that are perfect for either teletherapy on in-person sessions with parents, therapists,...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Oct 14, 20201 min read
Teletherapy Fine Motor Activities Using Putty or Play-doh
This video shares a FREE one-page PDF download for telehealth or in-person that shows you how to address fine motor skill, visual...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Oct 7, 20203 min read
Support Auditory Processing in Autistic Children
Did you know that autistic children and teens frequently present with auditory processing challenges? Too often, I meet with clients or...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Sep 4, 20204 min read
Get Parents to Engage in Telehealth!
These times are so busy for EVERYONE. Parents included, with their schedules maxed out and everyone's patience on edge. And we feel for...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Jun 10, 20201 min read
Directed Drawing for Summertime with OT Lisa
As an occupational therapist, I love directed drawing activities! In this video, I share some great, evidence-based reasons why children...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Apr 26, 20205 min read
Coping During Covid: Ideas from OTs, Parents, and Teachers!
Over the past month, my feelings about our situation have shifted from frightened to optimistic to sad to frustrated. I worry for my...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Mar 31, 20208 min read
Telehealth Activities Using Household Objects!
In this blog post I am sharing ways to work on five skill areas using simple, everyday objects that all families should have.
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Dec 15, 20192 min read
Must-Have Toys for Child Development!
Today children spend more and more time on devices. And research shows that this trend is negatively impacting children's fine motor...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Dec 15, 20193 min read
5 Vertical Surface Activities for Christmas and Hanukkah!
Working on a vertical surface with kids is a wonderful way to improve several skills. Raising the arm, lowering the arm, and holding it...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Nov 24, 20195 min read
7 Tips for Teaching Kids to Button
Working buttons on clothing is a challenge. This task requires good visual attention, coordinated two-handed skills, and the cognitive...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Nov 9, 20194 min read
5 Amazing Fine Motor Activities for Thanksgiving!
Activities that are meaningful and motivating to children are vital to encourage their participation. When children are interested in...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Nov 7, 20193 min read
When Children's Skills Vary from Day to Day
We've all been baffled by a child who seems to have mastered a skill one day, such as tying the laces on their shoes, but seems to...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Oct 29, 20192 min read
5 Amazing Fine Motor Activities for Halloween!
What are five top fine motor activities for Halloween?
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Jun 27, 20191 min read
An OT Rethinks How to Look at Autism
Amy Laurent is an occupational therapist who is helping the world to treat children and adults with autism with more respect. This is...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Jun 27, 20191 min read
Al Roker, a U.S. Morning Show Host, Knows All About OT
"You look into the eyes of this little boy and you knew something was there." When Al Roker's son was three years old, Al and his wife...
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Jun 27, 20191 min read
An Inside Look at OT for Children
Occupational therapy can be described as "Skills for the job of living". Here is an in-depth look at OT at a hospital in Ohio, US.
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Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Jun 27, 20191 min read
What is the Difference Between OT and PT?
While physical therapists work to improve balance, gait, and strength, occupational therapists work to put meaning and occupation back...
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