August 26, 2021
When W-Sitting May Need Intervention
When babies reach the “I can sit on my own” milestone, parents rejoice! Sitting on their own allows babies more freedom to play, to see their world from a different, […]
July 30, 2021
When to Seek Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists are trained professionals that specialize in helping people of all ages and abilities to participate in unique and meaningful occupations. “Occupations” can be described as the meaningful activities […]
June 29, 2021
Why Would My Child Need Physical Therapy?
When an adult twists an ankle, pulls a shoulder or are recovering from a surgery, physicians will usually recommend physical therapy. When a pediatrician recommends an infant start physical therapy, […]
May 3, 2021
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
Founded in 1927 by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), each May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM). BSHM’s goal is to raise awareness of hearing and speech problems, […]
April 24, 2021
How Much Do You Know About Autism?
You might think Autism was just identified over the last few decades, but it was actually identified nearly 80 year ago. In 1908, the term “autism” was first used by […]
April 1, 2021
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day!
This year, World Down Syndrome Day falls on a Sunday, but it’s always on March 21. This date was picked for its significance, as Down Syndrome happens when the 21st […]
March 26, 2021
Social and Emotional Skills: What to expect at different ages
Kids mature and develop at different paces, but there are social and emotional milestones that you can expect at certain ages. Our speech-language pathologists incorporate pragmatics into their treatment: the […]
March 26, 2021
Why is Baby Crawling On Hands & Knees Important for Development?
Many parents ask, “Should I encourage my baby to crawl?” Especially if their child seems more interested in walking as an early mode of movement rather than crawling. But skipping […]
February 10, 2021
The Benefit of Chores
Running out of ideas to do with your child while you’re stuck inside? If you don’t already, involve your child with chores! Use a simple reward chart (e.g., help with […]