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03/13/2026

Hand separation, also called motoric separation of the two sides of the hand, is a key fine motor skill that allows the hand to balance power and precision. The ulnar side (ring and pinkie fingers) provides stability, while the radial side (thumb, index, and middle fingers) performs precise movements like writing, buttoning, or picking up small objects.

This coordination relies on muscles, joints, and ligaments working together across the wrist and finger joints (MCP, PIP, DIP). When the power side stabilizes, the precision side can move with control, enabling in-hand manipulation and refined grasp.

You see this skill in daily life—zipping coats, tying shoes, managing buttons, or holding objects in the palm while using fingertips. Difficulty with these tasks often signals a need to strengthen hand separation.

03/07/2026

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02/26/2026

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) is proud to announce that the Dr. A Jean Ayres Doctoral Candidate Scholarship is now fully endowed!

Thanks to the philanthropic generosity of dozens of donors and the dedicated leadership of Clare Giuffrida, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Susan Knox, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Aimee Piller, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA, and Joanne Flanagan, ScD, OTR/L, this scholarship will continue to drive OT research forward for years to come.

With over $125,000 raised since 2023 to secure funding, this milestone ensures that emerging OT scientists researching sensory integration and sensory processing will continue to be supported, honoring Dr. Ayres's legacy of leadership in the field.

🔗Learn more about this scholarship: https://www.aotf.org/Grants/Dr-A-Jean-Ayres-Doctoral-Candidate-Scholarship

02/26/2026

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01/24/2026

Echolalia can sound like 'copying'... but it’s often communication in disguise.

When a child repeats phrases from you, school, YouTube, or their favourite show, it isn’t usually random — it can be their way of processing language, managing anxiety, or finding the words when their brain feels stuck.

This one-page guide explains what echolalia is, why it happens, and how to respond in a way that builds connection (and communication) instead of shutting it down.

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