Kelsie Olds

Author: Kelsie Olds

Kelsie Olds is the Occuplaytional Therapist, dedicated to protecting play, empowering parents, changing the world for our children She is a mom of two, bringing play ideas for kids and adults of all ages and abilities.

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Because Every Day is Not the Same

Posted on June 16, 2023July 7, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

Many neurodivergent people have skills that fluctuate from day to day. This comes often in IEP meetings that I’m sitting in.

Letter Reversals

Posted on May 19, 2023April 11, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

It is extremely common and normal for children to reverse or invert letters when they are learning to write, or

Just Not Paying Attention

Posted on April 14, 2023April 2, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

I walk into the classroom and sit down beside the child who’s on my caseload. We’re only supposed to work on handwriting, but she’s struggling in every way.

Too Hard, Too Soon

Posted on March 17, 2023March 14, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

I walk into the classroom and sit down beside the child who’s on my caseload. We’re only supposed to work on handwriting, but she’s struggling in every way.

So your child hates to write?

Posted on February 17, 2023March 14, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

Some kids are interested in “writing” when they’re 2. They love letters and learn all the letter names and the

Frustration!

Posted on January 20, 2023March 14, 2023 by Kelsie Olds

Imagine this scenario: A 7-year-old with fine motor difficulties wakes up in the morning. He struggles to dress, because the clothes he wants to wear have buttons that are too small.

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