Motor Planning

Enhancing OT School Treatment Sessions with Metronome Use Irene Hannam, MS OTR/L Why rhythm helps in school OT: A metronome provides a steady auditory cue that students synchronize their movements to. In OT, that cue can sharpen motor timing, attention, and coordination—the foundations for classroom tasks like handwriting, note-taking, transitions, and PE skills. Evidence from […]

Motor Planning Made Simple: Recognizing and Supporting Children in the Classroom By Irene Hannam, MS OTR/L Have you ever wondered why some children struggle to tie their shoelaces, write neatly, or participate in sports while others seem to pick up these skills effortlessly? These children may have motor planning difficulties—a critical component of child development. […]