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What are Primitive Reflexes? Automatic motor responses that originate from our primitive or survival brain. Why does Integration of Reflexes Matter? Integration of primitive reflexes lay the foundation for higher level learning. Retained primitive reflexes or active primitive reflexes can interfere with the development of more mature, voluntary movement patterns including postural reflexes, balance, ability […]
For children who are learning language, play is one of the most impactful activities that you can use to target skills at home. Play is how our children first experience the world around them. They truly are sponges and absorb so much from our interactions with them. There are several strategies that you can use […]
This is a common question that is often asked of a pediatric OT when working with kids ages birth to 6 years of age. To answer this question let’s first look at some red flags that may indicate a concern in a child’s grasp development and then discuss the typical sequence of grasp development in […]
Do you ever feel like you are struggling to get your child to eat even though they are getting feeding therapy from an occupational therapist or speech language pathologist? Here are some easy tips from your APT-Chattanooga feeding therapist: Make a plan for when you will address the child therapeutically during mealtime: Would your feeding […]
Don’t worry! We are not moving far….from Suite 17 to Suites 5-7. We are excited to have more space to grow and server our patients and families!!!!
Make sure your child is ready for school with the help of Associates in Pediatric Therapy! Schedule a kindergarten hearing test with our Audiologist, Dr. Amy Oliver. We also offer back to school tutoring with one of our certified teachers. We off help in reading, math and writing. Contact us to schedule your appointment online, […]
WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS! Associates in Pediatric Therapy now has an App for our patients and families! Please see screenshots for how to search in iPhone app store and Android Google Play store. iPhone: search for “APT Patient Connect” Android: search for “Associates in Pediatric Therapy” Information included in “APT PATIENT CONNECT” is: APT News […]