Will An Amplifier Help Your Child with ADHD?

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

Hi friends, in case this looks familiar I posted this on a previous site a couple of years ago. Since that […]

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The 5 Best Fixes for an Awkward Pencil Grasp

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

As an occupational therapist I am frequently asked about the way children hold their pencils. Most parents and teachers know […]

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Dealing with the “Rebel”

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

I recently read “The Four Tendencies” by Gretchen Rubin (2017). She has a theory that we generally fit into one […]

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When Should Students Get OT in Middle School?

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

I was compelled to write this because as an occupational therapist who works in the schools I know that there […]

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One Last Beach Trip

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

You can picture it in your mind. Sitting in your comfy beach chair, toes in the sand and beach waves […]

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School Days and Anxiety

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

School is going into full swing and while kids can have anxiety leading up to going to school on the […]

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A Few Gift Giving Ideas

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

This month I pulled together some favorite gift ideas for the children in your life. These gifts are not just […]

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When and Why To Consider Massage Therapy for Kids

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

 ‘Pediatric massage is massage and touch therapy that is specifically created and adapted for children and adolescents. Pediatric massage therapists […]

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A Little Extra Love For Valentine’s Day

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

So, it is February again and that means groundhogs, Presidents, and valentines. We all know about the cards, candy, and […]

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Occupational Therapy Treats Anxiety

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

Did you know that an occupational therapist can often address anxiety? First, understand that a child who has “behavior problems” […]

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