When children begin the therapy process, clinicians identify a series of goals to accomplish throughout the plan of care. Goals will vary based on the needs of each child. Rarely do any two children have the same needs in terms of frequency, duration, or length. However, one element that remains the same from child to
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Jumping is an exciting skill for children to learn, and opens up many opportunities for new ways to play and engage with their environment and peers. Most children learn to jump with a 2 foot take off and landing between the ages of 2 and 3, but some children may jump sooner or later than
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Standing is a gross motor skill that is the basis for higher level skills such as walking, running, jumping, etc. It is typically developed by 10-13 months of age. Here are a few at-home tips for supporting your child as they develop independence with standing. Due to hip development avoid full and extensive weight bearing
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Today is World CP Day, an opportunity to celebrate and support those living with cerebral palsy and help to build a more accessible future for everyone! Our CTD team can address several common areas of concern among children who have cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy can look very different from child to child, and Occupational Therapy
Core strength is the foundation for many of the functional skills that children use on a daily basis. In order for our arms and legs to be able to function properly, our core muscles must be able to properly stabilize our trunk/torso. Core strength not only includes the muscles of the abdomen, it also
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Children who have significant difficulties communicating secondary to various syndromes, autism, or other diagnoses can sometimes go years without a reliable means of communication because it is often assumed that certain prerequisites are required for implementing high-tech, speech generating devices (SGD). Without the ability to communicate effectively, children and caretakers can become frustrated. There is
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It’s been said a million times and we will say it again, each child develops at a different rate. Whether it’s your first baby or one of many, the question can still arise – Is my baby reaching their milestones? We understand that being a parent is a big job, with so much to manage
You’ve Been Referred for Feeding and Swallowing Therapy – What’s Next? You’ve shared concerns with your pediatrician, and now your child has been referred for a feeding and swallowing evaluation. That’s an important step forward. Whether this is your first experience with speech-language pathology (SLP) or you’re familiar with therapy, this guide will help you
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Buying shoes for children can feel overwhelming. Finding shoes that are helpful and not harmful can be it’s own challenge. Here are a few suggestions for finding a good pair of shoes for your child’s development and make shopping a bit easier! Things to look for in shoes for new walkers and toddlers: Wide
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You’ve Been Referred for Occupational Therapy—What’s Next? You’ve shared concerns with your pediatrician, and now your child has been referred for an occupational therapy evaluation. That’s an important step forward. Whether OT is familiar to you or completely new, this guide will walk you through what to expect, what your role looks like, and how
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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:
201 NW 3rd St.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: (541) 255-2681
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday - Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
