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Methods for Treating ADHD

Methods for Treating ADHD

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...
Orthographic Mapping

Orthographic Mapping

Overheard in Speech Therapy: Orthographic Mapping Put (kinda-sorta) plainly, orthographic mapping is how the brain memorizes and links the spelling of words to their pronunciations and their meanings. Orthographic mapping is a strategy for learning new sight-words in...
Conversational Mirroring

Conversational Mirroring

Overheard in Occupational Therapy: Conversational Mirroring “What was your favorite thing you got for Christmas?” It’s likely that your child will be asked this question at least once by a loved one, a teacher, a coach or a friend–but after...
The use of ADLs & IADLs

The use of ADLs & IADLs

Have you ever heard of an ADL? What about an IADL?  Are your children able to complete their age appropriate ADLs and IADLs independently? ADLs are: activities of daily living. These are basic activities that most people do every day.Some examples of ADLs...
How to Start Pediatric Therapy

How to Start Pediatric Therapy

Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned decision tree? Getting yourself or your child started in physical, occupational, or speech therapy can be confusing! We’re here to help. Give us a call if you have any questions about qualifying, insurance, costs,...
Ocular Motor Control and Strength

Ocular Motor Control and Strength

Do you or your kids need to work on strengthening your eyes?  Pictured here we have Lucy, an adorable OT patient who, at the suggestion of her eye doctor, has the goal with her occupational therapist to strengthen her ocular motor control and ocular strength....