Babies start producing their first words around 9-12 months of age. Once they have reached this exciting milestone, their language begins to grow at a rapid pace. On average, a child will be saying approximately 50 words by 18 months. This 50 word milestone is a great way to measure if your baby is ready […]
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A speech sound disorder is when a child has difficulty saying specific sounds by either substituting that sound for a different sound, deleting the sound, or adding unnecessary sounds. All children simplify their speech when they are learning how to talk (these are called phonological processes), but most will outgrow this “simplification process” naturally as
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Beyond the festive atmosphere, balloons take on a new role as playful allies in physical therapy, enriching your home exercise program to propel your child towards their developmental milestones. Dive into the fun as we explore specific goals and discover how the magic of balloons can make each activity engaging and enjoyable!
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Looking for ways to practice PT skills while having fun during easter?! Look no further than these PT tailored ideas.
Have a Hoppy Easter – 3 PT Activities for Spring! Read More »
Piggybank toys are fan favorites during physical therapy sessions for children as young as six months through early childhood. Ready to PLAY?!
Toy Highlight: Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Piggy Bank Read More »
Rolling provides children with the first opportunity to be independently mobile and discover their environment through movement. It’s an intriguing discovery for baby, and sometimes a thrilling-but-nerve-wracking one for parents! Needless to say, it is an exciting skills that helps to create the building blocks for more advanced movements. Rolling helps infants develop the appropriate
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Learn about the importance of fine motor development, risk factors, and signs that your child may benefit from Occupational Therapy!
Signs of Fine Motor Delay & Why It Matters Read More »
Looking for a quick guide to see how your child’s fine motor development is progressing – look no further! We’ve got you covered.
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Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a developmental disorder in which a child’s coordinated motor skills are significantly below what would be expected for that child’s age, in the absence of another medical condition. This first becomes apparent in the early years of a child’s life, and may present as: Clumsiness Slowness Difficulty imitating movements
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Painter’s tape is an easy, affordable tool that can be used to practice many of your child’s physical therapy activities. Balance, coordination, and strengthening activities can all be performed with a simple roll of painter’s tape. See below for some ideas! Balance Beam Use one or two long strips of painters tape to create
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Eugene Clinic:
84 Centennial Loop
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 255-2681
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday – Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
Corvallis Clinic:
375 NW Harrison Blvd.
Corvallis, ORÂ 97330
Phone: (541) 255-2681 (Eugene)
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday - Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
