Limb Difference Archives - On The Other Hand

Moments of Sweetness while raising a child with a limb difference

Posted in Topics

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.

Choosing High Quality Picture Books for Your Child

Posted in Early 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 on Hands To Love Hand Camp

Posted in Writings

Highlights of the 2023 Hands To Love Hand Camp weekend in Starke, Florida!

Letter from a Parent to their Child with a Limb Difference

Posted in Limb Difference, Free Handouts, Writings

Overhearing a parent talking to their child with a limb difference inspired me to think about what I would have liked to have heard as a child. Here it is in letter format.

Other Voices: LFP Weekend 2023 Reflections

Posted in Limb Difference, Writings

Many adults who attended LFP 2023 Weekend shared reflections on social media about their experiences. Here are two, one from an occupational therapist and the other from an athete, both of whom have upper limb differences!

Overuse Syndrome

Posted in Limb Difference, Free Handouts, Topics

The human body is capable of unbelievable feats of strength, both for “typical” people and for children and adults with limb differences. But the human body also is designed to be symmetrical. While human beings naturally develop a dominant side of the body, cumulative strain occurs when the body is used asymmetrically over many years due to missing or non-functional parts. Learn how to reduce the effects of overuse syndrome.

Lucky Fin Weekend Reflections 2023

Posted in Limb Difference, Essays, Writings

This past weekend, I participated in the Lucky Fin Project weekend for people affected by upper limb differences. As a pediatric occupational therapist with a congenital hand difference, I promoted the information and resources on my website and demonstrated the EazyHold adaptive silicone grip assist.

Balanced and Nuanced Medical Advice

Posted in Topics

Medical providers can offer much more than rosy or doom-and-gloom predictions when they consult with families of babies with congenital hand/arm differences.