Kanics Inclusive Design Services, LLC.

Kanics Inclusive Design Services, LLC. Inclusive Play in every community! Ingrid M. She was senior play environment specialist at the Center for Creative Play, Pittsburgh, PA.

Kanics, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist who has worked for 10 years helping communities create and run amazing places where all children can play together. During that time she worked with numerous communities and children’s museums helping them expand their understanding of Universal Design and the importance of Sensory Play in every childs’ development. She continued this work as Therapy Dire

ctor at Hattie Larlham, Mantua, OH, where she oversaw therapy and recreation programs for children of varying abilities. She now owns her own consulting business (Kanics Inclusive Design Services LLC) focusing on creating great play spaces in communities where everyone can play. She has presented at local, state, and national conferences on the topics play, sensory integration and Universal Design. Conferences include the Association of Children’s Museums, American Occupational Therapy Association, Parents As Teachers, and National Association of the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC).

04/06/2025

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04/06/2025

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03/19/2025

Teachers say children can’t hold pencils, tie shoes, or use scissors.

Children today are struggling with basic fine motor skills, and experts believe increased screen time is a major culprit. Teachers report that young students are arriving at school unable to even turn the pages of a book.

Researchers say the decline in hands-on activities — like crafting, outdoor play, and puzzles — is being supplemented by screen time for years.

The problem? With screens replacing traditional playtime, kids are missing out on crucial movements that develop dexterity, patience, and focus.

To help reverse this decline, we must allow children plenty of outdoor play, which naturally incorporates endless fine motor opportunities (i.e., digging in the dirt, grasping & hanging from tree limbs, picking up small pebbles, etc.).

Let the children play!

learn more https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S088520062200031X?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/why-kids-are-losing-fine-motor-skills?utm_source=chatgpt.com

02/26/2025

Did you know that rolling down hills provides essential vestibular (balance) input that helps children know where their body is in space? It also helps with supporting and organizing all of the other senses (vision, listening, etc.) -- for improved brain and body functioning.

Let the children roll down hills!

(Image via Rhythms of Play)

02/21/2025

Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist, on just one of the many areas that the education system and child health professionals need to work together on:⠀
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"One day I asked a child I was working with to spin on her swing when she went to school. She came back and she said, 'I can't, it’s too dangerous.' I said, 'Why?' and she said, 'I just, you know, they feel like I could get hurt.' I talked to the recess monitor and she said, 'It's true, we're not allowed to let them spin on swings. They can't go on their bellies anymore, or stand, or do anything but stay upright.'

I find that really ironic because as therapists, we're doing the opposite. We want to get them in a position that's not upright. We want them to be in anti-gravity positions. We want them to go upside down and move in different directions so they can be more capable of knowing where their body is in space and to be safer in the long run. But here we are not allowing them to do those things and working almost in complete opposite of each other. It's really important for the educational world and the health care world to work together on these goals to foster healthy development because that healthy development is going to help with academics."

(Shared via Perth Children's Occupational Therapy)

02/09/2025

Did you know? Research shows that self-regulation skills—like impulse control, attention, and emotional regulation—are stronger predictors of school success than early math or literacy skills. And guess what helps kids develop self-regulation? PLAY

When kids engage in child-led play, they practice managing emotions, solving problems, and navigating social interactions—all essential skills for life and learning.

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09/07/2024

👏 Exciting news! Our Assistant Director, Danise Levine, is featured in Good Housekeeping Magazine, sharing pro tips on creating inclusive homes for all ages and abilities. Alongside other design experts, Levine offers practical advice on making spaces like kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and garages accessible and future-ready, ensuring comfort and welcome for everyone.

👉 Check out the full article for insights on designing homes that grow with you!
https://tinyurl.com/ycydt477

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Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR/L, FAOTA is an Occupational Therapist who has worked for 15 years helping communities create and run amazing places where all children can play together. She was senior play environment specialist at the Center for Creative Play, Pittsburgh, PA. During that time she worked with numerous communities and children’s museums helping them expand their understanding of Universal Design and the importance of Sensory Play in every childs’ development. She continued this work as Therapy Director at Hattie Larlham, Mantua, OH, where she oversaw therapy and recreation programs for children of varying abilities. She now owns her own consulting business (Kanics Inclusive Design Services, LLC) focusing on creating great play spaces in communities where everyone can play. She has presented at local, state, and national conferences on the topics play, sensory integration and Universal Design. Conferences include the Association of Children’s Museums, American Occupational Therapy Association, Parents As Teachers, and National Association of the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC).