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There are enough new words and terms in the world of therapy to send anyone’s head spinning. To a therapist, these concepts are simply part of our daily lives, and we can sometimes forget that they aren’t a part of everyone’s. One concept that often confuses parents is Co-Treatment, often referred to as a “cotreat” […]
Dyslexia and developmental coordination disorder go hand in hand at times. As an OT I focus on several different aspects to help children or students with these conditions. Handwriting is a struggle for children with Dyslexia and developmental coordination disorder. Reversals are common, especially with lowercase letters. When addressing these skill deficits, we usually spend […]
Cutting and scissor skills are an important part of school and are needed for many crafts, worksheets, and projects. Below, you’ll find a guide to help teach your child how to use scissors safely and efficiently. Where and When to Start? A great place to start is snipping and cutting play-doh. This can be introduced […]
What are executive functioning skills? Executive functions are a set of mental skills we use to learn, play, and successfully participate in day-to-day activities. 10 Key Executive Function Skills What Does Executive Dysfunction Look Like? How Can Occupational Therapy Help? Executive function skills play a big role in our ability to complete day-to-day tasks. Therefore, […]
Both motor and vocal tics can significantly interfere with one’s quality of life. For example, a child may feel embarrassed or anxious when all eyes are on them (i.e., sports, reading in class, etc.), get in trouble for disrupting class, or avoid tasks that cause an increase in their tics. Because tics can impede a […]
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 […]
APT is so honored to be a 2018 recipient of “Best Places to Work” in Kentucky! This would not have been possible without the huge vision of our CEO, Renea Sageser, our AMAZING therapists & staff, and all of our wonderful patients and families! Official Press Release: The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky […]
Our amazing CEO, Renea Sageser, is being featured in the July issue of Lexington Family Magazine! Take a minute to read this article about her inspirational story, the drive behind APT, and all the lives being positiviely changed by her vision. Renea is so humble and gracious, and deserves to be recognized for her giving […]
Every child learns differently. Some are auditory learners, while others are visual learners. Renea sits down with WKYT’s Bill Bryant to discuss sensory processing disorders, and how you as a parent or teacher can focus on a child’s strengths when it comes to learning. She offers some great tips, including her Maps 2 Learn program […]
Ethan is a smart, sweet little boy who has overcome Verbal Apraxia through early intervention. He has been with APT since the age of two as a patient of Renea Sageser (SLP and CEO of APT), and has progressed from unintelligible speech and frustrations with communication to being able to speak clearly and be understood […]