Candice Donnelly-Knox, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy is where the science and the art of living meet. OTs take a "whole child" approach when working with learners and are a vital piece to the multi-disciplinary team. In school, OTs work on skills such as fine motor, visual motor, visual perception, sensory processing, executive function, and play so kids can have their best experience in the classroom. It's going to be a great year!
I am pleased to be the Occupational Therapist at Chesterfield Elementary School again this year! This is my second year at the school and it's been a pleasure working with all of the staff, students, and parents here in the Chesterfield community. I am a graduate of Elizabethtown College with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy. I have over 20 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in public schools, approved private schools, and as a leader in a staffing company. When I'm not at school I enjoy walking my dogs, hanging out with my family, spending time outdoors.
Resources:
Music for Focus & Concentration (great for ADD/ADHD): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvM9AfAzoSo
Use headphones for full effect! This isochronic tones music session is designed to speed up your brain while keeping your left brain hemisphere dominant. This is helpful for increasing concentration, attention, and reducing emotional response.
Elastic Shoelaces - if your child is having difficulty tying their shoes, these are great options!
Adapted Footwear (that looks good!)
BILLY Footwear https://billyfootwear.com/srsltid=AfmBOop3Ebch9T14Lkmv2NMn2RnhFzcLBnmVCG6fbL03_f1rIbyDqvAs
Friendly Shoes
https://friendlyshoes.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop-1TTBwDCRGWoJZna9KgYk0R-TGexdGV40ZLZqh_H5EozvxGM4
Shoe Tying - Super Simple Method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xr3HYMwCLc
Simplify the way your child learns how to tie shoes. It's a game changer!
Buttoning & Zipping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzXdpNUgsxw
Worksheet Works: https://www.worksheetworks.com/
Educational materials you can create right now!
Hungry Cutters - Scissors: https://www.hungrycutters.com/
Funky Fine Motor Fun
Scratch Garden on Youtube (Salamander Yoga): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuIWMFOotko
Theraputty Exercises for Hand Strength: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=C0a0ujIez20
Body Sox activities for home: https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/sensory-body-sock-activities