by RSI Staff | Sep 5, 2023 | Milestones, Physical Therapy
Overheard in Physical Therapy: Jumping jacks tell more about gross-motor development than you realize. By age 5, a child should be able to move both sides of their body together to coordinate a jumping jack. This quick process of being able to switch their arms and...
by RSI Staff | Aug 21, 2023 | Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Ask an RSI Expert Today’s question is answered by Anna Ripley, PT, DPT–an RSI physical therapist based primarily in our Rexburg Pediatric Clinic. Question: My 4-year-old daughter walks on her toes. Is it a big deal? Should I be worried? Answer:...
by RSI Staff | Aug 21, 2023 | Milestones, Occupational Therapy
Overheard in Occupational Therapy: Giving controlled choices to cut down on tantrums and power struggles. When your child needs to complete a task, offering a couple of limited choices for how the task can be done is great at preventing argument and negotiation, and...
by RSI Staff | Aug 21, 2023 | Milestones, Speech Therapy
Welcome to our new social media series: “Ask an RSI Expert” We’ve got a whole employee roster full of kind and knowledgeable therapists–why not have them help us answer some common parent questions? Thank you to Karen Thomas, one of our awesome...
by RSI Staff | May 19, 2023 | Milestones, Speech Therapy
Overheard in Speech Therapy: Using ASL for children who are unable to communicate effectively through spoken language. Simple words and phrases in American Sign Language (ASL) are commonly used by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to bridge the communication gap for...
by RSI Staff | Mar 24, 2023 | Milestones, Occupational Therapy
Overheard in Occupational Therapy: Playing Pretend Using Our Imagination Using their imagination allows a child to explore their problem-solving skills. Whether they’re building a space ship, exploring Antarctica, or practicing their doctor...
