Young children have a fascinating way of perceiving the world around them. From a young age, a child reacts to sights, sounds and textures in their own special way. For some children, processing the five senses can lead to an overload of emotions. If you think your child might be showing signs of unique sensory […]

According to the CDC, the abnormal development of the brain or the damage that causes cerebral palsy can occur before birth, during birth, or within a month after birth. It can also happen in the first years of life while the brain is still developing. It affects the child’s ability to control his or her […]

Have you ever noticed a child at a birthday party who is overwhelmed by the candles on the cake, the noise of everyone singing, and the general mayhem of a party? It’s not normal behavior for a child. It may be that he or she has sensory integration issues. If this sounds like your child, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Navigating Challenges With Pediatric Therapy Services As a parent or caregiver, you want the best for your child. When you need science-backed strategies to help identify where your child needs guidance and in which areas they can thrive, it’s best to take a holistic approach to provide you with the best assistance. Each area of […]

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 […]

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 […]