Do you ever find yourself lost in a sea of children’s toys wondering what in the world you are going to buy? There are so many different toys to choose from nowadays and it can be overwhelming at times. I have put together a list of the toys we...
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Interview with Lisa Why did you become an Occupational Therapist? I thought I wanted to be an OT so I could be a certified hand therapist and help people regain use of their hand following injuries, surgeries, and burns. However, after attending...
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Interview with Liz Tell us about yourself: I’m Liz! I’m a mama of 1 and a baby on the way! I have a degree in special education but found my real passion was in administration! I love reading and going to the aquarium with my toddler...
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Do you have trouble teaching your child a new activity or a new skill? When teaching your learner a new task, the best thing you can perform is prompting. Prompting refers to the level of instruction you give your child when you ask them to...
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As someone who works in pediatric physical therapy, I get very excited to see children playing outside and participating in different sports. However, I am also someone who understands the hardship that comes along with injuries, especially head...
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What is stuttering? Stuttering is when fluent speech becomes broken up by repetition of sounds, syllables, words; interruptions known as blocks; or prolongations of sounds. When does it begin? It is developmentally appropriate for...
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Using utensils at mealtime is an essential skill that will promote independence and confidence while eating. This can result in children being more willing to try different foods and improve motor planning skills. A key factor for feeding when it...
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Interview with Nicole Tell us about yourself: I was born and raised in Arizona, I have been married for 17 years to my amazing husband and I have 2 high school aged children. On any given weekend you can catch me at the soccer field watching my...
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