by Jennifer Davis | Oct 24, 2022 | Developmental Delay, Sensory Processing, visual perceptual skills
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I say ‘travel’ Vacation? Meeting new people? Or maybe, Instagrammable sunsets or beach? While traveling can be exciting and exhilarating, it’s so much more than you think. Traveling is good for your...
by Jennifer Davis | Jun 28, 2022 | Communication, Developmental Delay, Fine Motor Activities, Occupational Therapy Ideas, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Special Education, visual perceptual skills
Motor skills are important for baby’s physical strength and movement. Motor skills are used every day throughout our lives. They help us move and do everything from lifting heavy items to typing on a keyboard. Motor skills and motor control begin developing...
by Jennifer Davis | Dec 29, 2021 | Communication, Developmental Delay
Do you have concerns about your child’s ability to take turns in play with you and others? Does your child tend to prefer to play alone without engaging with others? If you can relate to these concerns, you are not alone. Often parents’ primary concern when initiating...
by Jennifer Davis | Jul 19, 2021 | Developmental Delay, Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy
Summer is in full swing and while we hope all the kids are able to get outside to explore and have fun, the extreme heat we have had means kids are spending more time indoors. However, with the right activities, you can keep your child engaged and building their gross...
by Jennifer Davis | Oct 25, 2020 | Developmental Delay, Occupational Therapy Ideas
Fall is here, and so it Halloween. Halloween is such a fun time of the year. Kids are excited and when kids are excited, they are more open to exploring and trying out different activities. Below are some great ways to channel their excitement and energy into...
by Jennifer Davis | Jan 31, 2018 | Developmental Delay, Feeding, Fine Motor Activities, Manipulation, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Ideas, Parenting, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Sensory Processing, Special Education, visual perceptual skills
If you have a picky eater with autism, please know that you are not alone. Do you struggle to get them to eat the food you cook? Do you find yourself getting frustrated at the approaches you take that don’t seem to be helping? Food aversion is very common. It’s...