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Rebecca Connick

Rebecca Connick, MOT, LOTR is a pediatric occupational therapist in New Orleans, LA. A clinician at Crane Rehab Center- Pediatrics as well as an Early Steps provider, Rebecca considers working with the ASD population her passion. Rebecca also authors the blog Fingertips: Pointers from a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, where she posts content on a range of topics relevant to all parents. For more information visit the website fingertips.blog and Facebook: www.facebook.com/fingertipsblog

Simple Toys to Help Your ASD Child’s Continued Development

At first glance, simple toys may seem less “exciting” than the complex, high-tech toys children often find fascinating. All there is to do with wooden blocks is stack them, right? Wrong! Simple toys overflow with educational potential and have such an important role in development. From addressing fine motor skills to fostering imaginative play to […]

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Top 5 Crayons to Improve Fine Motor Skills

As an occupational therapist working in an interdisciplinary program for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), I often am leading groups of five to six children at a time. When planning our group activities, I strive to find the optimal way to facilitate improvement of each child’s fine motor skills at once. One of my […]

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in Autism Solutions by Rebecca Connick

Why Some Kids With ASD Won’t Eat And How to Get Help

The phrase “picky eating” is often misused when describing the eating habits of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This over generalized term more accurately describes a toddler who has a strong opinion about what they want for dinner; not a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with significant food refusal. As a parent of […]

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in Autism Diet and Nutrition by Rebecca Connick