Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a disorder that affects a child’s social communication and interaction and presents with restricted and repetitive behaviors. Most people associate occupational and speech therapy with the treatment of autism. Recently, however, there has been a growing body of research considering
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Help Your Child Kick the Habit of “W” Sitting with Physical Therapy
April 20th, 2022Is Your Child “W” Sitting? Our Pediatric Physical Therapy Services Can Help! As the parent, one of your main focuses is helping your child overcome physical obstacles that may be holding them back from being their best. One of the most common problems for children who see the physical therapist is “W” sitting. A physical
Does Your Child Need Occupational Therapy?
March 20th, 2022Occupational therapy is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment option that helps restore the quality of life of those receiving it. It can also speed up recovery time, decreasing the need for surgery. This kind of therapy is designed to relieve pain resulting from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, workplace injuries, and
6 Ways To Prevent Pediatric Injuries
March 10th, 2022Does Your Child Participate in Sports or Play? Help Avoid Pediatric Injuries with Physical Therapy! As proud as you are of the courage of your child on the field or playground, part of you is also concerned about the possibility of injury. It’s normal to be worried about sprains, strains, car accidents, and overuse injuries
Ready to Start Teaching Your Child Important Life Lessons? Start with Chores
February 20th, 2022Chores Can Help Your Child Learn More than Simply How to Clean! According to the Autism Awareness Centre, “It’s important to practice chores to work towards greater independence. Some chores can also be worked into a sensory diet. Having a child do household chores makes them feel they are contributing members of the family.” Giving
Concerned About Your Child’s Gross Motor Skills? Learn About PT Treatment Methods
February 10th, 2022Growing up is no easy feat. Children are brought into the world with no inherent knowledge of their name. They develop the courage to call out for help with their first breath and soon develop the skills required to drink milk and seek assistance from Mom and Dad. However, as things get going, the talents
Is Your Child Struggling with Coping Skills? Pediatric Therapy May Help
January 20th, 2022If your child has special needs, a pediatric therapy could help improve their quality of life. Parents with special needs children must learn a variety of coping strategies and assist their children in developing stronger coping mechanisms. Physical therapy can be an important part of learning these coping skills, and working with a physical therapist
Is Your Child Having Issues Walking? Physical Therapy Can Help Them To Improve Gait and Balance.
January 10th, 2022Teaching your child to walk is an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. Those first steps are part of a fleeting moment for many parents. The first steps mean a huge step toward mounting independence after months of being completely reliant on you for every need and whim. Sure, your
How Speech Therapy Can Help Your Child with a Speech Disorder
December 20th, 2021Working with a speech therapist is very similar to working with a physical therapist, at least as far as the routine goes. The person receiving the therapy will have regular appointments with their speech therapist to monitor and track their progress and will be given easy exercises to work on at home to make additional
Chores Can Do More Than Keep Your Home Tidy; They Can Help Your Special Needs Child
December 10th, 2021Your child can learn important lessons through responsibility around the house. Do you have a special needs child? There are several benefits that doing chores can provide them. Giving your child with special needs some chores to do around the house can be beneficial not only for you as a parent (saving you time), but
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