Laura
Children need to be taught how to ask questions & connect with people who have visible differences and disabilities. We explore the two different kinds of questions and statements that people often ask and how they affect the listener.
Many of us were conditioned to respond to children when they are sad in ways that aren’t the best for them. Some of the following responses are less helpful in the moment than using reflective listening and offering empathy. Many of us heard these from our families of origin. Knowing why they can be harmful can empower us.
On social media, parents often share about the hard moments when their children feel sadness about their limb difference for the first time. Before offering suggestions for supporting children during these difficult moments, I wanted to examine this situation from the parents’ perspective. All children experience sadness about aspects of their life, but this situation is a little different. Let’s explore it!
What happens when your child starts to notice their upper or lower limb difference? This post offers insight and practical tips to help you support your child with warmth and confidence.
Learn more about internship opportunities for undergraduates with On The Other Hand Therapy
On The Other Hand Threapy Preschool Motor Group internship is an experiential opportunity for undergraduates studying health subjects to work with preschoolers as they practice and develop foundational motor skills.
All parents experience moments of sweetness while raising their children. As a new parent of a child with a limb difference, you may wonder what moments of sweetness you may experience that specifically relate to raising your child. Here are some that parents have shared over the years.
There are many wonderful books for children written about characters with limb differences! As a parent, you want to choose books that align with and reinforce your values and steer clear of books that teach messages that you prefer to avoid.
Highlights of the 2023 Hands To Love Hand Camp weekend in Starke, Florida!
Suggestions for how to introduce Criss Cross Sit Strong to children, with adaptations for tight hips and alternative positions. The importance of adults modeling and talking to children about their posture.