Hannecke Korkie Arbeidsterapie / Occupational Therapy

27/04/2026

After more than 3 years of dreaming, planning, redesigning, waiting, and trusting the process… it’s finally happening.

The Pen Pel Exam Reader Pen is officially in production and, if all goes well, will be available by the end of June 2026.

What a journey this has been. There were moments of excitement, moments of uncertainty, and many delays along the way—but through it all, faith carried this vision forward.

“… what He opens no one can shut.” – Isaiah 22:22

I truly believe that when God opens a door of blessing, no obstacle can close it.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and believed in this dream. This is only the beginning…

15/04/2026

OT in Real Life: Rainy Day Fort

Rainy days = inside days.

But instead of screen time… we built a fort.

Blankets.
Chairs.
Cushions everywhere.

A little world of our own.

We:
🪑 move chairs into place
🛋 stack cushions
🧺 drape blankets
🔦 crawl inside with books and snacks

What’s really happening (OT lens):

✔ core strength (crawling, climbing)
✔ bilateral coordination (lifting, holding, building)
✔ motor planning
✔ problem-solving (“how do we make it stay?”)
✔ spatial awareness
✔ imaginative play

OT in real life happens under blankets, between giggles and inside the forts we build together. 🤍🌧️

12/04/2026

🍂 OT in Real Life: Leaf Clean-Up with Dad

The garden is covered in leaves.

So this weekend —
we grabbed the rakes and got to work with Dad.

Big piles.
Little hands.
Leaves everywhere.

We:
🍂 rake leaves into piles
🤲 pick them up
🪣 carry and dump
🍁 jump in (of course 😄)

It looks like garden clean-up —
but it’s full of movement and learning.

🌿 What’s really happening (OT lens):
✔ heavy work (raking, lifting, carrying)
✔ shoulder stability
✔ bilateral coordination (holding and pulling the rake)
✔ core strength (bending, lifting, reaching)
✔ motor planning
✔ endurance
✔ sensory play (crunchy textures, sounds, movement)

It wasn’t neat.
The piles didn’t stay in place 😉
But the memories did.

OT in real life happens in the crunch of leaves, the teamwork, and the joy of jumping into the pile you just made. 🤍🍂

06/04/2026

Here are some awesome ideas to do with your child at home to build strong fine motor skills!

This is a great home program for fine motor skills. More info: https://www.theottoolbox.com/fine-motor-home-exercise-program/

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

This World Autism Awareness Day, we are reminded that inclusion begins with everyday practice. By creating structured, predictable, and sensory-supportive classrooms, teachers and therapists can help autistic learners feel understood, supported, and ready to learn.

Inclusion and Action

02/04/2026

World Autism Awareness Day 💙

Today is about supporting, empowering, and celebrating children on the autism spectrum.
Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood.

02/04/2026

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29/03/2026

🎨 OT in Real Life: Painting the Garage Door

Dad had a job to do this weekend —
painting the garage door.

So of course… the kids joined in.

Big brushes.
Dripping paint.
Little hands working hard.

It looked like a messy DIY project —
but it was so much more.

🌿 What’s really happening (OT lens):

✔ shoulder stability (big painting movements)
✔ core strength (standing, reaching, stretching)
✔ bilateral coordination (hold + paint)
✔ hand strength & endurance
✔ motor planning (up, down, side to side)
✔ visual attention

And something just as important —

Working alongside Dad.
Learning through doing.
OT in real life happens in the mess, the movement, and the moments we build together. 🤍

25/03/2026

🍽️ OT in Real Life: Setting the Table

Mom is cooking.
Dad is on dish duty.
And the kids?

They’re in charge of the table.

Suddenly it’s not just dinner —
it’s teamwork.

Lihan chooses his excavator fork 🚜
Kayla picks her cat fork 🐱

Plates go down.
Glasses get placed
Forks, knives and spoons find their spot.

It’s not always perfect…
but it’s theirs.

What’s really happening (OT lens):
✔ visual-spatial skills (where everything goes)
✔ directionality (left/right)
✔ planning & sequencing
✔ fine motor control
✔ bilateral coordination
✔ independence & responsibility

And something even bigger — “I have a role in this family.”

Dinner still needs to happen. So we let it build skills too.

23/03/2026

23/03/2026