Signs of Fine Motor Delay & Why It Matters
Learn about the importance of fine motor development, risk factors, and signs that your child may benefit from Occupational Therapy!
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Fine Motor Developmental Milestones
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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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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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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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
What to Expect When your Child Participates in Occupational Therapy (OT)
You visit your pediatrician for your child’s yearly well child visit and bring up concerns with your child’s development, your pediatrician places a referral to a local occupational therapy (OT) clinic— what now? Maybe you are familiar with occupational therapy or OT, or maybe you have no idea what to expect. One of the most
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After Easter ActivitiesÂ
The Easter Bunny has come and gone, but fake grass, plastic eggs, and lots of candies are here to stay. Want to make the most of your Easter baskets? See some fun ideas below on how to repurpose some items in fun, interesting, and educational ways. Sensory Bin Use your leftover easter grass to
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How To: Encourage your Child with Dressing
What is an ADL? ADL’s are routine activities of daily living that make self care possible. Activities like: dressing, bathing, eating, toileting can be challenging for children who have sensory processing difficulties or poor motor skills. When every day tasks become difficult for children they may shut down or refuse to do what we may
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Foundations of Fine Motor
There are many parts and pieces that go into the development of fine motor skills. At the core of these skills is the ability to recognize and work off of our midline. Midline is an imaginary division of our body between left and right sides. When we have a strong sense of where our midline
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Floor Time Helps Children Develop Skills
Children and families face any number of different needs that may keep the youngsters from developing and reaching their personal potential. Many of these issues are out of the parent or child’s control. However, when it comes to kids who just don’t get enough floor time, and especially tummy-time as infants, there is something parents
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