Starfish Therapies

A pediatric therapy company operating in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. We provide physical, occupational, speech and aquatic therapy services in the most beneficial and convenient setting for you and your child, including our clinic, currently located in Burlingame, your home, school or daycare.

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Callirobics – Another Option for Handwriting

August 11, 2012 by Stacy Menz

image retrieved from: oepf.org I am so excited to share a guest post for PediaStaff written by Sarah Girard OTR/L, an OT at Starfish Therapies.  Please take a moment to check out her post on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: handwriting, occupational therapy, Starfish Therapies

‘Melting’ Drawing/Letters

March 30, 2012 by Stacy Menz

   (this activity was melt the monster) Here's something that is really simple that the kids get a kick out of and can spice up drawing, handwriting, coloring, etc.  We have them 'melt' their letters … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: fine motor development, handwriting, motivation, occupational therapy, strengthening

Having Fun With Chalk Ink Markers

March 15, 2012 by Stacy Menz

   (sometimes just drawing is just as much fun as writing) This whole idea started because I saw someone (who I can't remember now or I would give them credit) blog about using chalkboard contact … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: fine motor development, handwriting, imagination, kids, occupational therapy, Starfish Therapies

What Can Velcro Popsicle Sticks Teach?

March 6, 2012 by Stacy Menz

   Once again, I found some really fun ideas on pinterest that I passed on to the OT's at work.  I actually combined two ideas for them to work with.  The first was velcro popsicle sticks and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: bilateral coordination, coordination, education, fine motor development, handwriting, imagination, kids, moms, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, shapes, Starfish Therapies, visual perceptual

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...my four year-old has made incredible progress...
We have been working with Starfish Therapies over the last year, and my four year-old has made incredible progress in her gross motor development. Stacy has an amazing ability to work with children. She uses her energy, humor and creativity to make children laugh and play, and at the same time work very hard.”

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