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Dec 20, 20181 min read

Animal Assisted Therapy

Animals have long been known to provide therapeutic benefits for people of all walks of life. Today, studies are showing the therapeutic...

5 Challenges and Solutions for Feeding Your Child

Courtney Wilson, OTS

Dec 3, 20182 min read

5 Challenges and Solutions for Feeding Your Child

Mealtime for children with sensory processing difficulties can become extremely stressful. There are unforeseen challenges that occur...

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...

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...

Courtney Wilson, OTS

Oct 31, 20181 min read

Increasing Hand Strength

A lot of children who come to All Care Therapies for occupational therapy have weakness in their hands and core. Exercises and activities...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Reducing Pain

Alexis Kruse, OTS

Oct 17, 20181 min read

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Reducing Pain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is when the median nerve is impinged in the carpal tunnel of the wrist that causes pain, numbness, and...

Courtney Wilson, OTS

Oct 3, 20181 min read

The Importance of “Crossing Midline”

By the age of 3 or 4, a child should engage in the bilateral skill of “crossing the midline”. This could be scratching your elbow,...

How to Use a Social Story with Your Child

Jasmine Curtis, OTS

Sep 18, 20181 min read

How to Use a Social Story with Your Child

A Social Story is a written or visual guide describing social interactions, situations, behaviors, or concepts that can be difficult for...

Courtney Wilson, OTS

Sep 5, 20181 min read

Transition Strategies for Your Child

Children who have been diagnosed with autism sometimes have to deal with anxiety when changes occur at home, school, or in a daily...

Courtney Wilson, OTS

Aug 22, 20182 min read

What is pencil grasp development?

As your child grows, the way in which they will hold their crayons or pencils will change. This change comes from an increased...

Would your child benefit from ABA services?

All Care Therapies

Aug 8, 20181 min read

Would your child benefit from ABA services?

Applied Behavior Analysis is a form of therapy that focuses on understanding behavior and how the environment can affect it. The...

All Care Therapies

Jul 26, 20182 min read

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Pelvic health physical therapists are musculoskeletal experts in the areas associated with the pelvis, including vulvar and vaginal,...

Jasmine Curtis, OTS

Jul 18, 20182 min read

1-2-3 Magic!

Do you feel like you have no control over your child? Do you constantly find yourself having to yell, spank, scream, or argue with your...

Jasmine Curtis, OTS

Jul 3, 20183 min read

Apps for Kids

Motor skills play an essential role in child development. Gross motor skills involve using several muscles that do things such as...

Jasmine Curtis, OTS

Jun 20, 20183 min read

Myths About Occupational Therapy

Have you ever heard of occupational therapy? What comes to mind when you think about this profession? If you are not familiar with what...

Jasmine Curtis, OTS

Jun 6, 20182 min read

What is ALS?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting motor neurons in the cortex, brainstem, and...

Vicky Munoz, OTAS

May 20, 20182 min read

Screen time with Children

Many parents today favorite choice of distraction or behavioral redirection is a tablet, phone, or iPad. In some circumstances, it is...

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...

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...

Puberty and Self Care for Teens With Developmental Delays

Gloria Cooks, OTAS

Apr 4, 20182 min read

Puberty and Self Care for Teens With Developmental Delays

Many parents are in question about if their teen that has been diagnosed with developmental delay will go through puberty at the same age...