There is no doubt that the challenges of online learning have been felt throughout the community. With this becoming a more prominent method of schooling than ever before, it’s important that we keep the kid’s physical health in mind as well as optimizing their...
What is postural stability? Postural stability is your child’s ability to sit in an upright and unsupported sitting position. When kids have to concentrate sitting correctly, they can quickly fatigue which will affect their ability to focus on eating. Good posture is...
Pardon our dust while we grow, our Surprise clinic is expanding! We will soon be introducing ABA services, a messy play area, an additional gym, and more treatment rooms in Surprise! Give us a call at 623-322-8250 to schedule a tour of our facility once construction...
Highly motivating toys and games that require help increase the opportunities for a child to initiate an interaction. You can target sounds while playing with a common toy. Using familiar games to target speech sounds is an effective way to play with your children and...
Trying new foods can be very intimidating for our little ones. Here are fun steps that you can do with your child when introducing a new food. We highly recommend adults follow these steps along side your child, to encourage them to do it with you. Don’t be afraid to...
When your child receives diagnosis questions can (and usually will) begin to flood your brain to ask your doctor. In addition, before you know it you could very easily overwhelm yourself with questions of your own. What do I do? Who do I talk to? What about school?...
The Teach Me To Talk podcast is my favorite thing to listen to in the car. Speech Language Pathologist Laura Mize gives AMAZING information and recommendations for parents of children ages birth to 3 who have language delays. The podcast is free and can be accessed...
Make fitness fun for stronger, healthier kids through interval training with this week's App of the Week. The app: 7-Minute Workout for Kids is recommended by Josh from our Physical Therapy team! Enjoy!
Like it or not, we all have to regulate our bodies and ourselves at various times throughout the day. Self-regulation is the ability to control our behavior and provide an appropriate response despite sensory input, distress, and situations. As adults we have to wait...
Pediatric Occupational Therapists work with children to make participating in their daily occupations more independent through adaptation or skill building. An important occupation for children is brushing their teeth or at least allowing an adult to brush their...