Group therapy sessions for children related to occupational therapy and educational needs are designed to keep kids learning and growing. Many social, learning, and speech skills are linked closely together, and learning can be facilitated in a...
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Call me non-traditional if you may, but one of the best things I have ever done while working with my pediatric clients is giving our session an “unstructured structure”. I’ll explain. Some of you may recall times as a student, in which...
MoreEmployee Spotlight – Trislin Brown
Interview with Trislin Tell us about yourself I’m a recent ASU graduate and typically spend my time with my super cute pets and my family. Why did you become a patient care coordinator? I became a PCC to gain experience and knowledge in the field...
MoreEmployee Spotlight – Heather Carpenter
Interview with Heather Tell us about yourself I am married and have two amazing kids. I have lived in 6 different states because my dad was a surveyor for the government. I have lived the longest in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Arizona. I owned my...
MoreEmployee Spotlight – Katie Pell
Interview with Katie Tell us about yourself I am a mom to a sweet 4 year old girl and this year I married my high school sweetheart. I love to play board games, eat cookies, and listen to Taylor Swift. Why did you become a Speech Therapist?...
MoreMy Child is Walking, What Should I See Next?
Walking is first seen by age 12- 16 months, while concern usually follows after the 16-month range if your child is not yet walking. As physical therapists, we teach kiddos to walk on a daily basis. While therapists and parents get so excited to...
MoreHow Do I Know If My Child Needs Speech Therapy?
Speech includes the verbal expression of oneself through speaking sounds and words. Language, on the other hand, is a more complex process of making oneself understandable and understanding others through verbal and non-verbal communication...
MoreExposing Your Child to Fruit With Homemade Popsicles
Getting kids excited about healthy food can be challenging. However, if you allow them to be involved in preparing the food, they might be more open to try it! One fun way to introduce a variety of fruits to your child is to make homemade...
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