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Improving Motor Skills Through Play-Based Interventions: A Pediatric OT’s Guide

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A practical framework for improving fine, visual and gross motor skills through evidence-based, play-focused interventions. Integrate purposeful activities that improve functional performance, while supporting participation in ADLs, school tasks, and social play!

I ABSOLUTELY loved this course! I mainly loved all of extra ideas on top of what is in the book. I also love the book! It’s so nice to have all of the ideas in one place for easy access. I love making copies for parents to increase the follow through that is necessary .. especially for our our kids who struggle with primitive reflex integration. This course gave me many many NEW ideas which I desperately needed! Thank you!!!!! — Darcie B., Occupational Therapist

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Improving Motor Skills Through Play-Based Interventions: A Pediatric OT’s Guide

Original Price:   Current Price: $99.00

A practical framework for improving fine, visual and gross motor skills through evidence-based, play-focused interventions. Integrate purposeful activities that improve functional performance, while supporting participation in ADLs, school tasks, and social play!

I ABSOLUTELY loved this course! I mainly loved all of extra ideas on top of what is in the book. I also love the book! It’s so nice to have all of the ideas in one place for easy access. I love making copies for parents to increase the follow through that is necessary .. especially for our our kids who struggle with primitive reflex integration. This course gave me many many NEW ideas which I desperately needed! Thank you!!!!! — Darcie B., Occupational Therapist

A practical framework for improving fine, visual and gross motor skills through evidence-based, play-focused interventions. Integrate purposeful activities that improve functional performance, while supporting participation in ADLs, school tasks, and social play!

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2 Course Levels Taught By

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with advanced training in Primitive Reflex Integration and Sensory Processing

0.55 AOTA CEUs

AOTA CEUs

$129.00

Provides continuing education hours approved by AOTA for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

  • 6 Module training
  • 5.5 hours of video lessons
  • 50+ Instructional digital PDFs included
  • Includes 230+ pages spiral-bound workbook
  • Comprehensive overview of Gross Motor, Visual Motor, and Fine Motor Skills
  • Signs of Gross Motor, Visual Motor, and Fine Motor Challenges
  • Video demonstrations of over 170 treatment intervention activities designed to support gross motor, visual motor and fine motor development in the clinical setting
  • Descriptions, detailed step-by-step instructions, modifications, and fun video visual demonstrations
  • Functional application of treatment interventions, assessment tools and examples of use in practical settings
  • Pre-made, ready to go checklists, visual charts, and detailed visuals and written instructions for each of the 170 activities taught

Approved for .55 AOTA CEUs or 5.5 Contact Hours

230+ Page physical spiral workbook included

All of the program’s digital PDFs are printed and organized in a workbook that includes a comprehensive overview of motor skill development, detailed step-by-step instructions and photos of each and every motor skill activity, handouts and checklists, visual charts, and more. Everything you need in one place to reference quickly and efficiently for in-session and at-home use!

Master

$99.00

Designed for parents, educators and therapists looking to support a child’s motor skill development in order to help them be successful at school, during play and at home! You’ll walk away with a toolbox full of fun, play-based activities that boost gross, visual and fine motor skills, all done while playing together!

  • 6 Module training
  • 5.5 hours of video lessons
  • 50+ Instructional digital PDFs included
  • Includes 230+ pages spiral-bound workbook
  • Comprehensive overview of Gross Motor, Visual Motor, and Fine Motor Skills
  • Signs of Gross Motor, Visual Motor, and Fine Motor Challenges
  • Video demonstrations of over 170 treatment intervention activities designed to support gross motor, visual motor and fine motor development in the clinical setting
  • Descriptions, detailed step-by-step instructions, modifications, and fun video visual demonstrations
  • Functional application of treatment interventions, assessment tools and examples of use in practical settings
  • Pre-made, ready to go checklists, visual charts, and detailed visuals and written instructions for each of the 170 activities taught

Approved for .55 AOTA CEUs or 5.5 Contact Hours

230+ Page physical spiral workbook included

All of the program’s digital PDFs are printed and organized in a workbook that includes a comprehensive overview of motor skill development, detailed step-by-step instructions and photos of each and every motor skill activity, handouts and checklists, visual charts, and more. Everything you need in one place to reference quickly and efficiently for in-session and at-home use!

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Does your client or child struggle with balance, coordination, handwriting, or fine motor skills?

1 in children have sensory processing challenges that interfere with everyday functioning and learning.

When foundational motor skills are underdeveloped, children may struggle with clumsy movements, handwriting, dressing, play, or school tasks.

The good news? You can help strengthen these brain-body connections through targeted, play-based activities.

This course gives you a practical toolbox of evidence-based strategies to build essential motor skills in a way that’s fun, engaging, and effective.

How do play-based activities improve motor skills?

Play is a child's most powerful took for learning and development — especially when it comes to motor skills!

Through play, children build the coordination, balance, strength, and fine motor skills they need for everyday tasks like handwriting, dressing, and sports.

Fun activities like catch, obstacle courses, crafts, and movement games help the brain and body work together to improve planning, control, and confidence.

The result? A child who moves with more ease, feels more independent, and has more success at home, school, and play.

What You'll Get

Self-Paced Video

You'll have instant access to hours of video lessons taught by Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Downloadable Handouts and Guides

We include PDFs for activities, templates, and more to make implementing what you learn in this course even easier!

Lifetime Access

You will get lifetime access to this course! So you can revisit the lessons as much as you need while implementing what you learn into real-life results for your child or clients!

Motor skill challenges impact learning, social interactions, play, and confidence. These challenges often show up in behaviors like:

Difficulty staying focused on tasks

Challenges with sports, ball skills, or coordination

Poor handwriting, reading, or difficulty learning new skills

Avoidance of typical childhood activities

Decreased confidence and self-esteem

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

State three interventions that can help to improve bilateral coordination.

Identify two functional, play-based activities that will address visual-motor integration.

List three ways a therapist can promote successful 2-foot jumping.

State two evidence-based methods of addressing postural control to reduce w-sitting.

Course Outline

This digital course is a 6 module training with 5.5 hours of video, and 5.5 contact hours / .55 AOTA CEUs, along with clear demonstrations and functional strategies to implement into your practice immediately to assist clients in achieving their goals.

  • Module 1 Pyramid of Learning and Motor Skill Development

    You’ll learn exactly what motor skills are and signs of potential deficits or challenges in gross, fine and visual motor skills. We’re covering the foundational principles required to implement our motor activities into your sessions successfully!

  • Module 2 Gross Motor Treatment Intervention Toolkit

    Includes over 80 treatment intervention activities with demonstration videos that covers postural control and stability, balance, core strength equilibrium reactions, upper body strength & endurance, bilateral coordination, and locomotion: crawling, walking, jumping, and stairs.

  • Module 3 Visual Motor Treatment Intervention Toolkit

    Includes over 40 treatment intervention activities with demonstration videos that covers convergence & divergence, visual tracking, saccades, and hand-eye coordination.

  • Module 4 Fine Motor Treatment Intervention Toolkit

    Includes nearly 50 treatment intervention activities with demonstration videos that covers palmar arch development, finger isolation, dexterity, object manipulation, pencil grasp, hand strength and cutting skills.

  • Module 5 Functional Application of Treatment Interventions

    You’ll learn how to take these intervention strategies and apply them functionally into your practice! This includes how to set up obstacle courses, motor labs, and preparatory activities to build the underlying skills required for improved occupational performance.

  • Module 6 Case Study

    We’re walking you through a case study example from start to finish, sharing how we’d structure a session based on a unique, clinical situation.

  • Bonus! Additional Resources

    Wrapping up our learning material with some additional resources and information. Use these resources to help continue your sensory journey with your client or child.

Meet Your Instructors

Rachel Harrington

COTA/L, CPRCS

Rachel is a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who is dedicated to helping children with different abilities feel confident in their own skin. She holds her Autism Certificate, and is continuing her education in Handwriting Without Tears, Primitive Reflex Integration, Sensory Integration, and more! Rachel lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband, two young children, and dog, and can be found outside hiking, playing games, and not taking life too seriously!

Jessica Hill

COTA/L, CPRCS

Jessica is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who specializes in Pediatrics. She is passionate about helping children become healthy, happy, and confident members of society. She has training and experience in Primitive Reflex Integration, Sensory Integration, feeding, and parent training. Jessica and her son live in Boise, Idaho with their two crazy cats and enjoy hiking, swimming, and traveling!

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • How long is this course?

    Approximately 4.5 hours that you can go through and revisit at your own pace!

  • What is the refund policy for this course?

    Like all Harkla products, this falls under our lifetime guarantee. This basically means that if at any time you aren’t satisfied with the course, we’ll refund you right away.

  • Will I have access to the instructors for the course?

    We offer the ability to book a time slot with the instructors for an extra fee, but you are able to comment within courses and get answers to those comments as you go from the instructors.

    We also are very responsive on customer support and social media to connect with our community.

  • Can parents take this course?

    Absolutely! The ‘Master Level’ Option will be best for you if you’re a parent. Although this course was designed with therapists in mind, the program is so beneficial for parents to implement at home with their child(ren) as well, especially if you have a child struggling with attention and focus challenges specifically.

  • Is this course research-based?

    Yes! We include the evidence-based articles we used to create this course, as well as the research we use as pediatric occupational therapy assistants that support our treatment interventions. You can find the resources and references in the last module of this course.

  • How do I get my certification for CEUs?

    In order to earn your AOTA CEU certificate you must complete the course evaluation and pass the post-test with 80% accuracy. Then you'll be able to download and print your certificate for continuing education!

  • Is there a payment plan for the course?

    Yes! If you select Shop Pay or PayPal while checking out, you will have the option to select a pay over time plan. If you need any help with this, please reach out to us: support@harkla.co

  • What Ages Are This Course Best Suited For?

    The Motor Skills Course is designed for children / people ages 6 and older

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Our Mission

Help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives.

At Harkla, we believe you already have enough on your plate. That’s why we’re here to help you with sensory needs, sleep improvement, and focus in the classroom through our products, courses and community.

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