When should I worry about my child’s stuttering? Many children repeat words or phrases as they learn to talk or when they are excited or tired. Stuttering is also more likely to occur in children who are under a lot of stress, for example, after...
MorePicky Eater vs. Problem Eater Parents often wonder if their child is a just a picky eater or if it’s something more that may require Feeding Therapy. Below are some basic characteristics of picky eaters versus problem eaters. As always, if...
MoreDeveloping a Sensory Diet Sensory processing is the body’s ability to take in the information from the world around us such as what we see, hear, smell, feel, and taste, and effectively interpret the information to allow one to interact safely...
MoreTips to Help Families Make the Most of Each Pediatric Therapy Visit and Their Therapist “A good therapist treats the disability; the great therapist treats the child who has the disability”. (William Osler) At T.E.A.M. 4 Kids, the...
MoreHaving Fun with Food: Fun Feeding Therapy Activities to Try at Home Listed below are a few fun feeding therapy related activities to try with your children at home. Encouraging exploration and creativity with food can be a fun activity and...
MoreHelping To Improve Children’s Fine Motor and Handwriting Skills Parents often report to Occupational Therapists that their children have difficulty grasping a pencil or crayon correctly. As an Occupational Therapist evaluating pre writing...
MoreTechnology can be a great resource in helping children develop speech and language skills. Apps are often used in speech therapy sessions and can be valuable to parents when working with their child at home. I am frequently asked by parents which...
More“What is Pediatric Physical Therapy and How Can it Benefit My Child? As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, I am often asked “What is Physical Therapy and how can it benefit my child?” Physical Therapy is a specialty in the healthcare field that...
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