Autism Awareness Month
In April we celebrate Autism and the many ways play therapy can support children and their families each step of the way.
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Occupational Therapy
4 Ways to Support Your Child’s Independence with Self-Care
A child’s independence with self-care tasks is influenced by many factors, such as the task difficulty, the child’s skill level, the child’s age, emotional and sensory regulation, and the child’s ability to attend and follow adult directions. The simple tips below could help your child increase their overall independence and participation in self-care tasks, with
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Simple Household Items to Practice OT Skills
Parents are often amused by how simple at-home items can entertain and delight their children, with long stretches of uninterupted play. Meanwhile, elaborate (and expensive) toys get passed by! Whether you are looking for low-cost tools and toys or are familiar with this phemonmenon – we are here for you! Many of these items may
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Electronic Use and Posture
Kids are spending a lot of time on phones, tablets, and computers these days. While we may have concerns about the amount of screen time they are getting, it is also important to pay attention to their posture and any reports of neck, back, shoulder or wrist pain they are experiencing. Posture is a complicated
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The Role of Consistency in Treatment
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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World CP Day!
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
Your Child’s First Step Toward Success: Occupational Therapy Evaluation Guide
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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5 Ideas to Help Your Child Follow Directions
Feeling frustrated with getting your child to follow directions? Perhaps they forgot, are overwhelmed, or just get bored. No matter how old your child is, we have 5 ways to help your both you and your child be successful with directions and tasks. One at a Time – Give your child one instruction to follow
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Meltdown Prevention
Childhood is a frustrating time! Kids are learning new things, making mistakes, and having new expectations and responsibilities placed on them consistently. When your child becomes frustrated, it can often feel like the situation quickly escalates to a full blown meltdown before you are able to help calm them down. However, there is hope! If you
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6 Tips for Picky Eaters
Picky eating or having specific food preferences can be a normal part of development for toddlers. This may look like not liking food touching or an unwillingness to try new foods. Neophobia, or a fear of trying new things, can be common during toddlerhood. However, when selective eating habits impact mealtime participation, nutritional intake or
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