Posts by Celine Skertich
Accessible Holiday Cooking: An Inclusive Thanksgiving Guide
By Celine Rosati Skertich, PT, MS, PCS Holiday cooking is the shared preparation of seasonal foods, and accessible holiday cooking makes room for people with different physical abilities to take part. This Thanksgiving, small changes to positioning, utensils, pacing, and the steps in a recipe can help children and adults contribute in ways that matter…
Read MoreFamily Caregiver Appreciation: Honoring Care and Protecting Wellness
A family caregiver is someone who helps a loved one manage daily life, participate in meaningful activities, and receive the care they need. This November, during National Family Caregivers Month, we celebrate the people who give their time, attention, and care, often in ways others never see. We also consider caregiver stress and the practical…
Read MoreHome Exercise Program for Kids: Strength Through Daily Life
A home exercise program can help children build strength, improve movement, and practice functional skills without making every activity feel like an exercise. Dressing, playing, preparing food, completing chores, creating art, and getting ready for school can all provide meaningful opportunities to learn and move. For many families, the challenge is not understanding that practice…
Read MoreAdaptive Summer Activities: Making Recreation Accessible for All Abilities with the functionalhand®
Summer Fun Shouldn’t Have Limits! Summer is nature’s invitation to explore, create, and play. It’s a time when families venture outdoors, children engage in camp activities, and communities come together in parks and recreational spaces. But for people with hand disabilities, weak grip strength, or limited dexterity, many traditional summer activities can feel out of…
Read MoreBest Adaptive Equipment & Teaching Tools for Students with Disabilities
The functionalhand® is an adaptive assistive device designed by occupational and physical therapists to help students with weak grip, fine motor deficits, and hand disabilities fully participate in classroom activities. Unlike traditional universal cuffs, it holds writing tools, styluses, and art supplies in both orientations — supporting inclusion for students with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and other hand disabilities.
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