Pediatric therapists play an essential role in children’s lives as kids explore new ways to enhance their mobile, speaking or cognitive skills. Pediatric therapists undergo extensive training and schooling to provide quality service to those in need. The benefits of working in various careers in pediatric therapy carry over to the patients as they work to […]

Every parent wants their child to be healthy and happy, and watching your child struggle with panic attacks is upsetting. Anxiety and panic disorders are common among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD can experience these feelings suddenly and frequently, making daily functioning a challenge. In this guide, we’ll discuss strategies and treatments […]

A child who has difficulty with the coordination of their oral muscles like the tongue, lips, and jaw will have trouble producing speech and even the ability to eat and drink. There are lots of specialized exercises to help with these problems, but exercising doesn’t sound like fun, especially for a child. So let’s call […]

Many children with autism spectrum disorder also experience anxiety, with nearly 40% receiving an anxiety diagnosis at some point. The reasons for this vary, but many anxiety symptoms in autistic kids stem from and overlap with specific phobias, obsessions and compulsions. As a parent, you might notice your child stimming more or displaying unhealthy coping mechanisms as […]

Most of us have seen a child in a grocery store throwing a temper tantrum or being downright obnoxious and unruly.  Do we immediately blame the parents for allowing this to continue, or do we have sympathy for their situation? The fact is most children will at some time behave inappropriately. The dilemma is knowing […]

As an adult parent, we perform self-care skills almost all day, every day. We can bathe ourselves, brush our teeth, get dressed, comb our hair, and use the available tools we need to live our life. Our parents probably taught us how to do many of these tasks or we learned by watching others. Some […]

Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) techniques can help guide youths to a positive relationship with social situations, responsibilities and interactions. Working with your child at home to create a strong bond between learned behaviors and reward systems can make it easier for them to learn beneficial skills. With the help of ABA therapy techniques for children, your […]

All children are individuals who have their own personality, abilities, and strengths. With that understanding, there are some “normal” milestones parents and educators look for to see if a child is developing at a typical rate. Not all children will, and that is not cause for alarm, but with certain missed developmental milestones, here is […]

Seeing your child grow and develop is one of parenthood’s truest joys. Some children move through their milestones quickly, others take longer, and some need a little extra help to master each step. Learn about pediatric language delays, common milestones for your child’s first years, and signs they might need a helping hand. What Is […]

Does your child experience more challenges completing daily tasks at home, school or in the community than other children? Do other children successfully overcome tasks and difficulties without trouble compared to your child? Sometimes, children have difficulty expressing themselves and develop their motor skills at a slower rate than their peers. While every child grows […]