Handwriting skill develops in childhood and is affected by our physical skill and our cultural norms. Children may have difficulty learning how to write, and working with a pediatric occupational or physical therapist can strengthen their writing abilities, including motor planning and control. Specific diagnoses lead to difficulty with handwriting. A child with cerebral palsy
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Are You Having Communication Challenges With Your Child? A Pediatric Speech Therapist Can Help
June 20th, 2022Parents are often concerned about their infant’s development. This is normal, and the vast amount of information provided on the internet and in community circles can often be overwhelming and misleading. Infants predictably develop speech and language. However, speech therapists are here to help when this does not occur! A speech therapist can recommend hearing
How to Prevent Sports-Related Pediatric Injuries With Physical Therapy
June 20th, 2022As a parent, it’s normal to be worried about falls and other accidents. Kids are clumsy, rambunctious, and almost always on the move! It’s hard not to worry about them getting injured. Endeavors Pediatric Therapy wants to assist you in preventing as many injuries as possible, so we’ve put together this blog with preventative measures
Helpful Hints For Making Therapy Fun At Home
May 20th, 2022Therapy doesn’t have to be hard work for your child. Giving your child with special needs some jobs to do around the house can be beneficial, not only for you as a parent (saving you time) but also for your child. In fact, according to the Autism Awareness Centre, “It’s important to practice chores to
How Physical Therapy Can Address Pediatric Motor Issues
May 10th, 2022Autism 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
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
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
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
6 Ways To Prevent Pediatric Injuries
November 20th, 2021Does 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
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