Elisabeth Wharton, MOTR/L

by Elisabeth Wharton
(Toledo, Ohio)

www.CreateableLearningConcepts.com

I am an occupational therapist who has been working as an OT for over 25 years. For the past 20 years I have been working for a public school system. I service a wide variety of children. One concern I have had is with tracing aids and the lack of aids to assist children with cutting. Two years ago I was playing with a student of mine who is blind. He really wanted to do the same activities (cutting, drawing and making items) as his fellow classmates were. Well, to make a long story short, my husband and I came up with Traceables and Cuttables. These also allowed the children with sensory processing concerns to trace without their hands getting in the way and to cut, getting sensory feedback to help them follow the shapes. With the help of government agencies, our products are now on the market. We have had great reviews. Teachers, parents and most of all children have enjoyed them and find drawing and cutting made easier. You may see our products at www.CreateableLearningConcepts.com