Dana Cary, OT
Dana Cary, Occupational Therapist
About Me
Welcome to The OT Guide! My name is Dana and I’m a Pediatric Occupational Therapist based out of California. I currently work in the school setting and have prior experience working in outpatient clinics and early intervention. My goal is to provide free and educational resources to parents, caregivers, teachers, and fellow therapists looking to promote developmental skills in children.
Services Provided
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Online Do-It Yourself Occupational Therapy
Insurances Accepted
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Teach Kids to Put on Socks and be Stress Free Do you need to teach kids get dressed? Learning the skill of putting on various articles of clothing is an important milestone in early childhood. Not only does it help our youngsters gain independence, but it also helps build their confidence and sense of autonomy. […]
10+ Hand Strengthening Activities for Youngsters Hand Strength Hand strength is super important for countless activities, including manipulating small objects and clothing fasteners, playing games, climbing playground equipment, holding a pencil, and grasping feeding utensils. When our little ones don’t have hand strength, they often struggle with these kinds of activities. This is a big […]
15+ Easy Stations for Indoor Obstacle Course Obstacle courses are not only a blast, but they keep kids entertained for long periods of time. They are also a wonderful opportunity for exercise and build their gross motor skills. They challenge our kids motor planning skills. These fifteen station provide easy ways to build an obstacle […]
Develop Fine Motor Skills with 1 Exciting Game A fun and easy OT game that is designed to target and increase developmental skills is Bug Rescue! This hands-on motor skills activity is easy to set up and no real cleanup is required. The Bug Rescue game in one of my favorite games for tele-therapy or […]
6 Simple Signs Show Your Child is Ready to Potty Train What are the signs your child is ready to potting train? I get asked many questions by parents about when they should start potty training their little ones. It’s not so much about the age of your child, so much as it is about […]
10 Minute Core Strengthening Games for Simple Toddler Friendly Fun Here are 12 core strengthening games that can be played in under 10 minutes each. Core strength plays an important role in our children’s development. Poor core strength, can lead to difficulty controlling fine motor skills, such as handwriting, and participating in gross motor activities […]
10 Easy Core Strengthening Exercises for Toddlers These 10 easy core strengthening exercises for toddlers! Core strength is a foundational skill all toddlers need. If a child has poor core strength, they will may have difficulty controlling fine motor skills, such as handwriting, and participating in gross motor activities like school sport. Each of these […]
8 Stress Free Potty Training Tips and Tricks These 8 best potty training tips and tricks will get your youngster potty trained in no time. These will give you some guidance and help you along the potty-training journey. Enjoy! The first thing to consider if if you little on is ready to potty train. Check […]
10 Quick and Simple Games Build Balance These games build balance and are a fun and easy way to work on an important skill that is needed in nearly anything we do. Balance is one of the essential skills our students need to navigate the world safely. These 10 games will provide your child with […]
9 Easy and Engaging Play-Doh Activities for Fine Motor Skills Play-doh activities are an easy way to build your child’s fine motor skills. All you need is a container of play dough. If you prefer to make your own, check out my video on how to make your own play-doh using common items you have […]
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