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Physical Therapy is Important for Children with Autism

Why Physical Therapy is Important for Children with Autism

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Understanding Low Muscle Tone and Its Hidden Impact on Development  When parents think about autism, they often focus on social communication, sensory sensitivities, or behavioral differences. What’s not always as obvious—but equally important—is how physical development and muscle tone play a major role in how a child experiences the world. Many children with Autism Spectrum […]

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Gut-Brain Connection

Exploring the Gut-Brain Connection in Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Understanding the Link Between Gut and Brain For decades, research on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has focused on brain development, genetics, and behavioral interventions. Recently, however, scientists have begun to explore a new piece of the autism puzzle—the gut-brain axis, a complex communication system between the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the nervous system. This connection

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Reflex Integration

How Reflex Integration Helps Children with Autism Thrive Understanding Reflex Integration 

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Reflex integration therapy is an approach used by occupational and physical therapists to help organize the nervous system by addressing retained primitive reflexes — automatic movement patterns that develop in infancy and lay the foundation for higher-level motor, sensory, and cognitive skills.  These reflexes (like the Moro, TLR, ATNR, and STNR) should typically integrate —

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ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease): Exploring Current Care and Therapies

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive condition that affects the nerve cells controlling voluntary muscle movement. As the disease advances, it causes increasing muscle weakness and can make everyday activities like walking, speaking, swallowing, and eventually even breathing more difficult. While there’s currently no cure, new therapies and

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ABA therapy

Why PT, OT, and SLP Are Essential Partners to ABA Therapy

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is one of the most widely used supports for children with autism and other developmental differences. It’s a powerful tool for teaching new skills, shaping behavior, and helping kids succeed in daily routines. But ABA isn’t designed to cover every area of a child’s growth. That’s where physical therapy (PT),

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Functional Electrical Stimulation

Functional Electrical Stimulation: A Game-Changer in Neuro Rehab

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Neurological conditions can significantly affect movement, independence, and quality of life. For many patients, recovery isn’t just about rebuilding strength—it’s about retraining the brain and nervous system to work with the body again. One powerful tool making this possible is Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). At Crawl Walk Jump Run Therapy Clinic, we integrate FES into

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Reflex Integration Therapy

What Is Reflex Integration Therapy and Who Benefits From It?

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From the moment a baby is born, reflexes play a critical role in survival and early development. These automatic movements called primitive reflexes help infants with essential functions such as feeding, rolling, and crawling. Over time, as the brain matures, these reflexes are meant to integrate, paving the way for higher-level skills like balance, coordination,

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Physical Therapy for Stroke Recovery

Physical Therapy for Stroke Recovery: Key Benefits and Best Practices

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A stroke can change everything—for the person experiencing it and their loved ones. It often leads to muscle weakness, limited mobility, poor balance, and difficulty with everyday activities. Every recovery journey is different, but physical therapy is one of the most important tools in regaining strength, function, and independence. At Crawl Walk Jump Run Therapy

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pediatric physical therapy

How Pediatric Physical Therapy Prepares Kids for Back-to-School Success

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As summer winds down, families start thinking about back-to-school shopping, adjusting bedtime routines, and brushing up on reading lists. But for parents of children with neuromotor challenges, developmental delays, or physical therapy needs, the start of a new school year brings a different kind of preparation—and often, some anxiety. At Crawl Walk Jump Run Therapy

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