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The DIY Therapist is a do-it-yourself occupational therapy blog site with step-by-step tutorials from fine motor projects to adaptive equipment, school-based and sensory tools, as well as projects specifically for stroke recovery and dementia care.  

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Occupational Therapy Handcrafted Projects
Fine Motor Teddy Bear Dressing Vest
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Zipper pull in use
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School-Based Tools
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Projects With A Purpose

Interested in handcrafting DIY projects for others?  Projects With A Purpose is a section of my posts where I lay out ideas for sharing some of The DIY Therapist projects in and around your community.  

Why Do-It-Yourself Projects?

When I came up with the idea for starting this blog,  I wanted a place where I could share my ideas on how to create some of your own occupational therapy tools, adaptive equipment, and fine motor games.  Furthermore, I wanted these projects to be made mainly from items typically found around the home. 

 

I am passionate about the place our world calls home. That is why all my projects focus on upcycled and repurposed materials as much as possible.  Across this site you will find projects for all ages from dementia care and sensory tools to one-handed buttoning devices, and school-based tools like these self-opening scissors.  Plus, upcycling materials saves money too.  And that’s always a bonus. 

 

If you have a project in mind you would like to see up on the blog, let me know.  I’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT ME

The DIY Therapist

Welcome to The DIY Therapist site. Thanks for stopping by.  I’m Kerry, a pediatric occupational therapist, self-taught baker, and lover of do-it-yourself projects.  Here you will find instructions on how to create handcrafted therapy-based projects.  So come along, grab a roll of duct tape, and let’s get started! 

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QUESTIONS?

Do you have a question about a project?  Or do you have a project in mind you would like to see on this site?  Or maybe you just want to say hello.  Either way, click the link below.  I’d love to hear from you! 

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