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 most of your learning was...
The 4th of July is a day filled with fun and patriotism. While many find the firework displays to be great fun, some kids have a hard time with the loud noises, bright colors, and busy crowds. Here are 7 tips you can implement into the day to help your child enjoy the...
With the school year coming to an end and summer break just beginning, it is time to start thinking about activities that will keep your child busy during the summer months while continuing to strengthen their fine motor skills. Activities such as writing and...
Hope is powerful. It drives us as individuals. Giving us a reason to strive forward. Hope is a powerful medication. Over the last 4 years, we have been blessed to be given hope for our family and for our children through the organization HopeKids. During the moments...
Why is My Child Throwing Tantrums? What could be causing your child's tantrum? (ABC Data) Tantrums are common for children with autism. Tantrums can come in many different forms such as refusing or avoiding tasks, crying, engaging in physical aggression, yelling,...
What is crossing midline? You may have heard your Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist talk about the importance of “crossing midline”. Well, what exactly does that mean? Crossing the body's midline is the ability to reach across the body in the opposite...
If you’re having a difficult time getting your child to do what you really want, or to do something that would take a lot of effort, you can use behavior momentum to increase their motivation! Behavior momentum is basically having your child complete several easy...
The "Iron Kids" App was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics to assist kids in living a healthy and active lifestyle. This app only costs $3.99 and is so worth the few bucks! It is designed for kids ages 8 and older and includes long exercises, up to 45...
