by admin | Oct 28, 2023 | Communication, Developmental Delay, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Pediatric Therapy, Special Education, Speech, Speech Therapy
What is AAC? AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative communication. AAC are methods that can add to or be an alternative to our use of speech/mouth-word communication. AAC could look like… No-tech: a smile to indicate we’re happy, a cringe to show dislike, or...
by admin | Oct 17, 2023 | Developmental Delay, Feeding, Parenting, Pediatric Therapy, Sensory Processing
First, let’s talk about WHAT IS FEEDING THERAPY The goal of feeding therapy is to help patients develop normal, effective feeding patterns and behaviors. A child may be referred for feeding therapist if it has: Difficulty chewing foods, typically swallowing food...
by Marie Pabica | Apr 12, 2023 | Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Ideas, Parenting, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Sensory Processing, Special Education
Occupational Therapists work with children and adults to help them better understand their sensory systems and learn how various sensory inputs can positively or negatively affect the person. Sensory inputs come from the world and can affect each person very...
by Jennifer Davis | Apr 19, 2022 | Parenting
Torticollis, the Latin word for twisted neck, is a condition where the baby’s neck tilts to one position due to stiff neck muscles. Infant torticollis is a condition that is fairly common in babies. It can happen anywhere between birth to the first few months. This...
by Jennifer Davis | Mar 29, 2022 | Parenting
One question parents and grandparents often ask with is what time to put their little ones to bed, to ensure they remain focused and energized. The old-fashioned notion of sending a child to bed early if they misbehave as a punishment is actually likely to make...
by Jennifer Davis | Mar 10, 2022 | Parenting
How can your kids benefit from having a Pet? Here are five reasons why pets are good for your kids. Children love to have their pets, and for good reason Creatures large and small teach, delight, and offer a special kind of companionship. An estimated four in 10...
