Kim Fanning, OTR/LA pediatric occupational therapist’s take on Inside Out 2Spoiler alert: If you haven’t seen the movie and don’t want it to be ruined, bookmark this and read it after you watch it. Inside Out…Jun 24Jun 24
Kim Fanning, OTR/LWhy “autism moms” make me cringeThanks to social media we have access to many different takes on parenting. There are helicopter parents, bulldozer parents, free range…Jul 23, 2023Jul 23, 2023
Kim Fanning, OTR/LOh Yay! It’s Autism “Awareness” Month! (Please note the dripping sarcasm…)I’ve struggled with what to write this month. I want to put something out there as it is “autism awareness” month, as well as it being the…Apr 22, 2023Apr 22, 2023
Kim Fanning, OTR/LWhat are his strengths?(This story was originally posted at themighty.com in 2019. It has been updated for preferred identity-first language use and to reflect…Feb 22, 2023Feb 22, 2023
Kim Fanning, OTR/LParenting Advice from an OT Mom — Part 3One of the most common referrals I see in my OT practice are for behavioral concerns and/or emotional regulation. The two often go…Feb 17, 2023Feb 17, 2023
Kim Fanning, OTR/LParenting Advice from an OT Mom — Part 15 suggestions to make life easier at home.Nov 26, 2022Nov 26, 2022
Kim Fanning, OTR/LParenting Advice From an OT Mom — IntroductionParenting is hard. Anyone who says that parenting has been a breeze, no stress, it’s all sunshine and rainbows is either lying or has…Nov 22, 2022Nov 22, 2022
Kim Fanning, OTR/LThe rise of the covid babiesBack in 2020 I was one of those people saying “kids are resilient — they’ll be fine.” And yes, some kids were fine. But as with anything…Oct 10, 2022Oct 10, 2022
Kim Fanning, OTR/LThe most frustrating things I hear as an occupational therapistI’ve been at this OT gig for a year and a half now. I work in outpatient pediatrics, both in a clinic setting and a school setting. The…Aug 19, 2022Aug 19, 2022
