Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Social Anxiety
If you are the parent of a shy, anxious or sensitive kid, you may understand that your child has some difficulty or feels overwhelmed in large groups. While it is common to see social anxiety in kids and adolescents, it does not have to limit your child from creating fulfilling relationships. As a parent, you […]
Leer másDifferences Between Physical and Occupational Therapy for Kids
If your child struggles to perform some daily tasks or physical movements, you may want the support of a physical therapist (PT) or occupational therapist (OT) for kids. While these practices share many similarities, they are two distinct fields, and it’s important to identify which type of therapy can best help your child achieve their […]
Leer másGuide to Pediatric Speech Therapy: An Overview & How to Prepare
What Is Speech Therapy for Kids? While it’s normal for children to have difficulty pronouncing words and forming sentences when they first begin to speak, if this problem persists, it may be a sign of a speech disorder. Learning how to get speech therapy can be the first step toward helping them communicate. Luckily, the […]
Leer más5 Brain Building Exercises To Do with Your Child
During your child’s toddler years, they develop their physical, motor and mental abilities, and brain games for children can help your toddler develop essential thinking skills while playing. For kids, brain-building exercises primarily focus on improving attention and memory, which can significantly benefit children who struggle with ADHD symptoms, learning or language. 5 Brain-Building Exercises […]
Leer más5 Fun Physical Therapy Activities for Children
Physical therapy can be a lot of fun depending on how it’s presented and handled. Whether you want to find professional services that feel like play or incorporate new support methods at home, try these five fun pediatric therapy activities: 1. Animal Walk Make physical therapy exercises fun with the help of your imagination. Put […]
Leer másThe Beginners Guide to ABA Therapy for Parents
Are you considering applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for a child diagnosed with autism? This therapy empowers children and adolescents to develop skills and communication styles suited to their unique needs. In this guide, we’ll answer your pressing questions about ABA therapy and how it works to help you make the best treatment decisions for […]
Leer más¿Qué es la terapia ocupacional pediátrica?
La terapia pediátrica es cualquier tratamiento médico diseñado para ayudar a tratar las condiciones de los niños. En concreto, los terapeutas ocupacionales pediátricos ofrecen terapia a los niños que tienen problemas sensoriales, de atención y de motricidad fina, entre otros. La terapia ocupacional pediátrica utiliza estrategias de control motor, integración sensorial y ejercicios terapéuticos para ayudar a los niños. El terapeuta ocupacional de su hijo puede proporcionar [...]
Leer más7 Ways to Maintain Speech Therapy Progress at Home
7 Ways to Maintain Speech Therapy Progress at Home Speech and language development takes persistence, repetition and lots of practice. If your child has been to speech therapy, you’ve likely been given homework to complete between sessions. Making a habit of practicing and reinforcing those speech and language skills can be incredibly beneficial to your […]
Leer másGuía de terapia de alimentación para niños
Si su hijo tiene arcadas o escupe los alimentos durante la hora de la comida, es posible que sea un comedor quisquilloso. O bien, ciertas condiciones pueden significar que su hijo tiene problemas para comer o beber. Si su hijo se niega a comer o simplemente tiene problemas para hacerlo, la terapia de alimentación puede ayudarle. La terapia de alimentación pretende mejorar la relación del niño con la comida y [...]
Leer másConsejos para que los deberes sean más divertidos
Si te preguntas cómo hacer que tus hijos hagan los deberes, prueba a añadir algo de diversión a tu rutina semanal. Los niños en edad escolar suelen encontrar sus tareas para llevar a casa menos emocionantes que jugar con juguetes o ver la televisión. Por eso, para los padres y tutores puede ser una verdadera lucha conseguir que sus hijos se sienten [...]
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