Ways to Help Your Child With Memory & Recall – From a Speech Pathologist Perspective Does it sometimes feel like pulling teeth when asking your child what they did at school or what they did during a play date with a friend? Does your child have a hard time remembering a lot of things? As…
Does your child walk on their knees instead of on their feet? Here’s a rundown from a pediatric physical therapist of the ramifications, causes, and the potential treatments of knee walking. What is Knee Walking? Knee walking is a pattern of locomotion where a child “walks” on their knees in a tall kneeling position. The…
“I Want To Start ABA, But I’m Afraid My Child Will Not Play!” Playing is a foundational skill that children begin to engage in at birth. Babies begin to engage in play by exploring the way their body moves, and engaging with toys that are placed in front of them. As children develop their play…
Why is ABA more effective when combined with other disciplines? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy works on a variety of areas with a child, from language, to feeding, to transitions, to self help skills, the list goes on and on! The speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists that may also be on your child’s…
Teaching Your Child How to Catch a Ball in 4 Easy Steps. Learning to catch a ball can be a very tricky task! It requires hand-eye coordination, visual acuity, balance, and depth perception, all at the same time! A lot of these skills are not natural to an individual, but instead, take experience to develop…
Holidays are great times to have your child participate in novel fine motor and sensory activities. Here are some fun Fourth of July crafts and activities to do this summer with your kids, while getting an extra bonus with some OT-themed activities! For Younger Children: Popsicle Stick Flag – great fine motor activity! Glue 7-8…
For some children, standing on one foot can be challenging – especially if they’ve struggled with motor control, coordination, or strength in the past. If your child relies on handrails for going up or down the stairs, sits down on the floor to put on their shoes, or fall or lose their balance often, then…
Teachers often recommend pencil grips as a way to support your child’s grasp and handwriting. That sounds like an easy fix, right? There may be more to the story though. We, as occupational therapists, evaluate the factors that are impacting a child’s ability to grip a pencil and write. Additional factors involved in hand writing…
Does your 2-year-old have frequent, intense tantrums that seem to last longer than other kids his/her age? Does he/she have a hard time playing with new toys? Does your 2-year-old struggle to participate in daily activities or self-care tasks, such as feeding him/her self and dressing? If you answered yes to any of the above,…
