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Slant Board and Pencil Grip
A slant board angles the writing surface to promote better wrist position and arm support to improve writing and visual motor skills, visual attention, and upper body stability.

A pencil grip helps position fingers for more control and to support fine motor skills.

Spring-assisted scissors reopen automatically after each cut to allow a full-hand squeeze. Using loop scissors builds hand strength, coordination, and motor planning skills.

Shoe Horn
A simple shoe horn helps kids slide their shoes on more easily and encourages independent dressing.

Side Lying Bottle Feeding

Lying your baby on her side during feedings can help decrease reflux or be an adaptation for oral-motor difficulties for safer swallowing. Feeding coordination, comfort, and regulation are all benefits.

Visual Board for Daily Routines

Show and don’t just tell! Use pictures or steps for a routine to reduce redirection and encourage independence. Visual aids support sequencing, self-care independence, and executive functioning skills.