From Stick Forts to Snowmen: Exploring the Benefits of Outdoor Play in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice

5-year-old Kevin carefully places each foot on the log in front of him, arms spread out to his sides. He tests his balance and shifts his weight as he walks above the slight indentation in the ground. He glances over at Lydia, his occupational therapist (OT), who stands nearby and nods her encouragement, helping address Kevin's challenges with motor skills and his many sensory sensitivities. He wobbles a bit as he maneuvers his foot around a branch sticking out of

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