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Overheard in Pediatric Occupational Therapy: Improving Eyes with Visual Motor Integration
Glasses improve what the eyes see.
Visual motor integration treatments in occupational therapy improves how the brain uses that information.
Overheard in Pediatric Physical Therapy: The Three C’s of Baby Movement
Ever wonder what the difference is between creeping, crawling, and cruising? Here’s the scoop, because understanding these milestones is key in supporting your baby’s development and catching concerns early. ↘Crawling: While crawling, babies keep their bellies on the...
Overheard in Occupational Therapy: Age-Appropriate Attention Spans
Now that it's summer are you noticing that if a screen isn't involved, your child can’t seem to sustain their focus on anything? You’re not alone! But here’s the thing: attention isn’t just about “trying harder,” it’s a complex skill set that occupational therapists...
Is It Too Late for Therapy? Why Teens Still Benefit from OT, PT, and Speech
Overheard in Therapy: Don't forget about your teenagers! It’s easy to assume Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or Physical Therapy is just for little kids. But here’s the truth: teenagers often need pediatric therapy just as much *and sometimes more*...
Can your 2 year old do these 13 things?
As therapists we are always watching to see if your child is meeting their childhood developmental milestones–it’s one of the many ways we can know if physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy might be needed. With help from the cdc.gov website, here are some of the major developmental milestones for a 2 year old.
Ask an RSI Expert: Why does my child’s occupational therapy session sometimes just look like play?
Today's question is answered by Emily Weimer COTA/L--an RSI certified occupational therapy assistant based in our Rexburg Pediatric Clinic and Madison School District. Question: Why does my child's occupational therapy session sometimes just look like play? Answer:...