Back to school again! Of course with Covid turning our lives upside down, it’s another atypical school year. When the pandemic hit, most of us had to make some major adjustments to our lives. Life constantly indoors, an inability to spend time...
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So your child needs or has been receiving therapy and now a worldwide pandemic hits! You cannot take your child to their clinic and/or your therapist can no longer come to your home or your child’s school! Who would’ve thought! Who could ever...
MoreThe Picky Eater and Feeding Difficulties
Children with feeding disorders aren’t just picky eaters. These disorders can signal the presence of underlying medical and developmental issues. Picky eating is a common behavior with children. There is no universally accepted definition of...
MoreFine motor difficulties in children
Children who have difficulties with fine motor skills often experience frustration with many everyday activities we take for granted. An activity that would normally be fun for a child, such as coloring a picture or playing a game with small...
MoreBehavioral vs. Sensory Issues
So your child is throwing a tantrum that you’re having trouble controlling and/or understanding. Is it a sensory or behavioral issue? Let’s start with what is sensory processing and what behaviors might come from a sensory processing disorder...
MoreSelf Care Skills
Self care skills, sometimes called self-help skills, are the routine tasks and activities undertaken so that your child can be ready to fully participate in various life activities (such as dressing, making their bed, eating and taking care of...
MoreThe Benefits and Importance of Pediatric Occupational Therapy
The early years of your child’s life are extremely important as in these years the social, cognitive, and physical development and growth of your child takes place. The initial three years are very critical as a child’s brain evolves during this...
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