by RSI Staff | Feb 15, 2024 | Occupational Therapy
Ask an RSI ExpertToday’s question is answered by Brian Kingsford BS, OTR/L –an RSI occupational therapist based primarily in our Rexburg Pediatric Clinic. Question: How can OT help my ADHD diagnosed child? Answer: “ADHD is a condition that can affect a...
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 | May 19, 2023 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
It’s a rare day when one of our RSI pediatric occupational or physical therapists don’t include at least a few minutes of swinging in their therapy sessions with their young patients. Between our pod swings, saucer swings, rope swings, stretchy swings,...
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...
by RSI Staff | Jan 30, 2023 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
Every child with ADHD deserves an individualized plan of care. Whether that plan looks like a 504 at school, a prescription from a doctor, counseling, or even a nerve stimulation medical device–there is no one-size-fits-all solution. At an increasing rate over...
