After New Year’s Day, many children and adults start to countdown the return to school and work. For many individuals, this results in escalating anxiety. Such anxious feelings are normal & expected as children & teens return to school. However, for some children and youth, the transition can be stressful & disruptive for the entire […]
Tag Archives: middle school
Our Favourite Things
Our Favourite Things: Stocking Stuffers to Develop Fine & Visual Motor for Older Kids
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Nov
Nov
It’s Cyber Monday! To celebrate and help parents, caregivers and family members with Christmas Shopping we will be posting some of favourite toys, games, and equipment that we use and love at OuTcomes Therapy. Our chosen items are not only fun and engaging but they also invite skill development. A win-win for all! Sometimes, we […]
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Nov
Nov
The Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL) is proud to present: Speak Up! Become an Effective Advocate for Children and Youth. This workshop is facilitated by Elaine Caswell and Louise Burridge and is targeted for families with children still in school. You are your child’s advocate. In this informative workshop, gain a better understanding of […]
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Nov
Nov
The Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL) is proud to present: Speak Up! Become an Effective Advocate for Children and Youth. This workshop is facilitated by Elaine Caswell and Louise Burridge and is targeted for families with children still in school. You are your child’s advocate. In this informative workshop, gain a better understanding of […]
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Oct
Oct
On this Toy Talk Thursday, we focus on a game for older children and adults that is not only fun to play – but also works on observational skills, social thinking skills, and non-verbal covert communication skills. It is awesome. In order to play, you need to be a keen observer of other players in […]
School/Home
Top 12 Occupational Therapy Strategies to Help Teens Get Organized in Middle and High School
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Aug
Aug
It’s blog day! Last week our blog focused on strategies to support young children in Kindergarten and Grade 1. This week we fly through elementary school and focus a big topic for parents and teachers alike – Supporting Teenagers’ Organizational Skills at School. As an occupational therapist working in school, I often received referrals for […]