Stephen A. Poss, Occupational Therapist

01/18/2022

Sesame Street has put together this helpful playlist to help children identify and explore big feelings and emotions - an important skill for

https://bit.ly/3K4ZuMv

01/19/2021

Let's get messy! https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/11-easy-recipes-for-playdough-gak-and-slime

Looking for new slime recipes? We rounded up our 11 favorite recipes to make slime, gak, silly putty and playdough with your kids.

08/24/2020

We are open and scheduling appointments! Wearing full PPE protection including mask and shield, thorough disinfecting between clients, and individual therapy manipulatives for each child. Your child’s health and safety along with the health and safety of our families is our top priority.

03/25/2020

Looking for activities to support your sensory seeking child? Check out these DIY fidgets that you can make at home. Try making them with your child for a great fine motor experience!
https://www.weareteachers.com/diy-fidgets/

Make your own DIY fidgets for your classroom with these quick and easy ideas. If you're a teacher on a budget, you'll definitely like these.

03/13/2020

We are open and seeing clients but have instituted enhanced cleaning procedures to keep children and families healthy. In addition to our usual practice of disinfecting toys and equipment throughout the day, we are now using bleach or Lysol to disinfect all surfaces including toys, swings, furniture, doorknobs, and counters in between all clients. We will also have separate containers of putty, crayons, and other items that are not easy to clean for each client. Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer are available in the waiting room and in the restroom. With schools closed, we may also have some additional time slots during the day available for parents to schedule extra therapy sessions.

01/06/2020

Glitter jars are a great strategy to help your child calm down when upset. https://preschoolinspirations.com/glitter-jars/

Calming Glitter Jars are a game changer for children and even adults! Occupational therapists have

07/05/2019

Happy 4th of July!

01/24/2019

The power of play!

10/05/2018

Our office has moved! We are now located at
11404 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 102
Bethesda, MD 20852
Our phone is still 301-581-0076

08/21/2018

Welcome to the new school year!

05/10/2017

From respected early interventionist, Randy Kurjan: https://www.facebook.com/randy.kurjan/posts/10212657321770191

For some children who walk on their toes, their inner ear may be to blame. If the information this system is providing isn’t correct, the brain may not even be aware that the feet aren’t walking in the most effective way.

04/25/2017

How fidgets can help (or not) students with disabilities attend in school. http://wtop.com/life-style/2017/04/kids-parents-in-search-of-fidget-spinners/

The current must-have toy craze has something extra to offer besides being inexpensive and simple to operate — it's supposed to help children focus.

11/22/2016

Looking for gifts to support your child's fine motor development? Here are a few great ideas http://theimaginationtree.com/2014/10/top-15-fine-motor-toys-resources.html

Here are the top 15 fine motor toys and resources that I would recommend for all parents, teachers and carers for using with preschool to school aged kids.

11/06/2016

Playdough is great for building fine motor skills, providing sensory experiences, and encouraging language development. Making your own playdough with your child is even more fun and much more cost effective than buying it from the store. Here are 2 great recipies--one is stove top and one is for the microwave.

11/06/2016

11/05/2016

I work with children with a range of disabilities, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Sensory Processing Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Myotonic Dystrophy, Dyspraxia, Motor Planning, and Dysgraphia.