Community Safety: Preventing Pediatric Burns

Community Safety: Preventing Pediatric Burns

In addition to my work as a pediatric occupational therapist at TEAM 4 Kids, I also work as an occupational therapist at the Arizona Burn Center. The Arizona Burn Center is the second largest burn center in the United States and we are able to treat any type of burn...
Here we Grow!

Here we Grow!

As some of you may have heard TEAM 4 Kids is growing! We are opening a new location in Peoria at 20470 N. Lake Pleasant Rd. Suite 107. We are thrilled that we have the opportunity to provide therapy services to the city of Peoria starting June 10th. TEAM 4 Kids Peoria...
What is “W” sitting and why is it discouraged?

What is “W” sitting and why is it discouraged?

When kids begin sitting independently, a common way to sit is through the “W” sitting position. This sitting position was named after the appearance of the child’s legs from a bird’s eye view. As a physical therapist, this position is discouraged for many reasons such...
5 Sensational summer activities

5 Sensational summer activities

Sensory processing is the ability to organize and understand the information we receive through our senses and from our environment. Sensory play allows children to actively use their senses in a variety of ways to explore, play, and be creative, while also building...
Chewlery

Chewlery

What is chewlery? Chewlery is a necklace or bracelet that provides sensory input to the mouth, lips and tongue. It is a safe, non-toxic, durable silicone sensory tool that has worked with children, teens, and adults with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders....