Down Syndrome and Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists (OT’s) work with individuals with Down syndrome to help them learn and gain mastery in skills they need to be...
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All Care Therapies
May 25, 20191 min read
ADHD and Weighted Vests
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or...
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All Care Therapies
Mar 29, 20192 min read
Benefits of Crafts
"But it's just a craft" might be something you think when you pick your child up from therapy or even school but there are many benefits...
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Courtney Wilson, OTS
Nov 21, 20182 min read
Bedtime Routines
Sleep is such an important part of your child’s day. Optimal sleep helps your child play and be ready to participate in daily activities...
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Courtney Wilson, OTS
Nov 7, 20181 min read
Occupational Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
The symptoms of cerebral palsy can have a profound impact on a child’s everyday life. Occupational therapists can increase a child’s...
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All Care Therapies
May 8, 20182 min read
Dynamic Learning
Have you ever sat down on a very uncomfortable chair? Whether it was at a nail salon, your physicians waiting room, or a restaurant? I’m...
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Vicky Munoz, OTAS
Apr 20, 20182 min read
Occupational Therapy and Autism
When you hear April.. what do you think of? A time to celebrate Easter? Maybe it’s your birthday month? Perhaps a wedding anniversary? Or...
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All Care Therapies
Sep 13, 20171 min read
Does my child need occupational therapy?
Years ago, occupational therapy was reserved for the mentally ill and the seriously injured or permanently physically disabled. Today,...
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All Care Therapies
Jul 22, 20173 min read
What is Music Therapy?
Music can be a motivating and fun way to teach all children, especially those who have special needs. Studies have shown that the medium...
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Allyson Coe, OTR, MOT
Jul 5, 20172 min read
Appropriate Play Skills
Within occupational therapy, occupations refer to the everyday activities that individuals engage in to occupy their time and bring...
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Ashley Contreras, OTAS, Allyson Coe, OTR
Jun 7, 20171 min read
Social Skills
Social skills are the skills individuals use in every day life in order to communicate and interact with other people within their...
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Ashley Contreras, OTAS, Allyson Coe, OTR
Apr 26, 20171 min read
Handwriting Milestones
So let's focus on handwriting for a bit. Most adults don't think twice about picking up a pen to write out a quick reminder or jot down a...
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Sarah Chapuseaux, OTS
Feb 22, 20172 min read
Yoga for Children
For thousands of years, yoga has been promoted as a tool to improve emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. With hundreds of...
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Allyson Coe, OTR, MOT
Feb 10, 20172 min read
Tips for Kids Who Don't Like Toothbrushing
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. For the entire month of February, dental providers, health care professionals, and...
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All Care Therapies
Apr 1, 20161 min read
What is Occupational Therapy?
The most common question we as therapists get is, what is ocupational therapy? In honor of National OT Month, we wanted to share this...
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