When beginning your search for a therapy clinic for either you or a loved one, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed! You may have a lot of questions about the condition, the therapy type, or anything else in between. That’s why we offer a FREE 30 minute screening to anyone who has any questions […]
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Did you know that vision problems in children are often misdiagnosed as learning or attention disabilities? Vision isn’t just seeing 20/20, our eyes need to work together as a team so we can see clearly and accurately.
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Transitioning between activities can be difficult for any person of any age. It can be especially challenging to change gears when going from a fun activity to less preferred activity. Here are some strategies to help smooth over those sticky transitions.
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If your child or student in your classroom has vision issues there are easy modifications that can be made to help ensure that the best learning environment for your child is available.
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Christmas is just around the corner and the holiday cheer is all around! What better way to celebrate than to go to a tree lighting or have breakfast with Santa! There are many different activities that are sensory friendly and geared toward children who have disabilities. Some different ones that I found include:
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Does your child have reading difficulties at school? It is possible that this may be due to primitive reflexes that are still present in your child. A primitive reflex is a vestibular based reflex that are instilled at birth and are automatic movements directed by the brain and are crucial for survival in the first
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Kids like to explore and learn by doing through play. When looking for a toy as a gift look for toys that kids can take apart, put together, add on or build. Look for toys that can give them opportunities to play and develop imagination, problem solving, and logical thinking skills. The American Occupational Therapy
The holiday season is upon us again, along with the hunt for the perfect stocking stuffers for our loved ones. If you are racking your brain for a great gift for your child, here are a few ideas for some OT themed treasures to add to your Christmas list this year.
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Self Dressing requires many skills: fine motor and gross motor coordination, endurance, and strength; requires bilateral coordination, motor planning, body awareness, discrimination of sides of the body, and core strength/stability.
There are several components required for reading which are not always checked when a reading issue arises. These should be at the top of the parents list when it is apparent that their child may have a reading problem.
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