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As a pediatric physical therapist, a very common question that is asked by many parents is, “What shoe should I purchase for my child?” This can be a complex answer because there are many factors to consider. First, consider what stage of mobility your child is in. If your child is crawling as a means […]
Sensory processing disorder is a condition in which the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses. Kids without sensory processing disorder can also have difficulty with processing senses, just on a smaller scale. When we think of the senses, the five that many of us can recall are: sight, […]
What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in childhood, affecting approximately 4 infants in every 1,000 born in the US, but what does it mean? Breaking the words down: Cerebral = of the brain Palsy = lack of muscle control It is important to understand that cerebral palsy is […]
The dollar store (or the clearance section at Target) are some of my favorite places to find fun, therapeutic activities to use in therapy. Here are just a few of my must haves and some activity suggestions! 1. Balloons: • Eye-Hand Coordination: Use your hands or small tennis rackets to hit a balloon back […]
Has your child been diagnosed as an idiopathic toe walker? Don’t panic, we can help! Let’s walk through some treatment ideas that you can perform at home. Backwards Walking Backwards walking is an easy and effective way to teach your child to keep their heels down. Walking backwards can be fun and incorporated easily […]
Infants develop at a rapid rate that is truly a miracle to watch. I am currently expecting my first child in March and despite my clinical training and knowledge as a Physical Therapist, I anticipate being in complete awe at the tiny movements and skills that my little one gains each day. This article is […]
Whether you are looking for some things to do on a cold day inside, or you are ready to bundle up and head outdoors for some winter fun, you can always fit some speech and language therapy into you snow day! Here are some fun ways to enjoy the great indoors or outdoors this winter […]
What is Plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly, commonly known as flat head syndrome, is a condition where a flat spot develops on a baby’s head. Baby’s skulls are soft and can flatten easily when the head is in one position for an extended period of time, such as during sleep. Weakness and/or tightness of neck muscles can also […]
What is Vestibular Input? Vestibular input is the sensation of any change in position, movement, or direction of the head. The fluid in your inner ear is responsible for this. Vestibular input lets our body know if we are moving with or against gravity, moving or still, fast or slow, and what direction we are […]
Visuals are an excellent tool to aid in understanding when targeting new skills! Visuals provide extra support for children to process verbally presented information when targeting speech and language skills. Visuals can be used in a variety of ways to enhance speech and language skills. Here are a few different ways that visuals can be […]