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Coordination Activities for Kids

Coordination Activities for Kids

Physical and occupational therapists across the board agree that coordination, along with balance, are two of the most important gross motor skills in a child's physical development. These skills allow children to participate in physical activities...

How to Help Handwriting Headaches

According to the AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) a child's inability to master good handwriting skills could indicate a more serious problem such as developmental or learning disabilities. It's important not to ignore continued poor handwriting. Did...

How to know if Pediatric Speech Therapy is Needed

How to know if Pediatric Speech Therapy is Needed

Speech therapy is so much more than what most people realize! A speech-language pathologist (the long official name for a speech therapist) not only assists patients with their ability to communicate, but they help them understand communication, understand appropriate...

Signs that Occupational Therapy Might Be Needed

Signs that Occupational Therapy Might Be Needed

First of all, what is Occupational Therapy? (We like this explanation copied from kidshealth.org about pediatric occupational therapy!) OT helps kids play, improves their school performance, and aids their daily activities. It also boosts their self-esteem and sense...

How to Know if Pediatric Physical Therapy is Needed

How to Know if Pediatric Physical Therapy is Needed

Surprisingly, as many as 1 in 4 young children are at risk for a developmental delay or disability. Unsurprisingly, moms usually catch the signs before anyone else. Here are the signs parents can look for to see if physical therapy might be needed for their child....