It’s important to understand how parents and therapists can work together to help a child succeed. Although a therapist may coordinate the child’s treatment, the parent’s role at therapy is key to success, and it takes a coordinated effort by both to help a child reach his or her potential. First: Parents know their child…
Consistency and structure are beneficial both for our kiddos and for adults. It’s not something we think about a lot, but for children, what transpires during their days is largely out of their control. They don’t get to determine how their day will unfold; they’re simply expected to “roll with it” while we – the…
Using “therapist eyes,” we see the many ways toys can target the skills children are working on in therapy.
When most people hear the word “occupation” they think of jobs or other activities that adults engage in, but occupation is defined as what a person needs or wants to do that is appropriate for his or her age or life stage. Occupational therapy (OT) can help people reach their maximum independence level for all…
Your child’s first occupational therapy appointment is on the schedule. Everything’s all set, but you may be a little nervous – a little voice inside your head wonders how therapy is going to work for your small child who may not “get” why therapy is important. What should you bring? How long will it last?…
When people find out I’m a speech therapist, one of the first things they ask about is the ages of my patients. Most people are surprised to learn that speech therapists work with people of all ages, including babies and the elderly. People specifically ask about working with babies and toddlers, incorrectly assuming they are too young…
During the last four months (and counting!) of no school, opportunities for handwriting practice in the classroom disappeared. Virtual learning became the norm and will continue to be for many children, so it’s easy to neglect the essential skill of handwriting. Children need to continue handwriting practice so they don’t lose any progress they may…
If you’ve ever seen a child wearing headphones at a therapy clinic, there’s a good chance they were using a “listening program” as part of their therapy treatment. Listening programs, such as Integrated Listening System (iLs), are used to re-train the brain and enhance neuroplasticity. This treatment method is used to increase brain functioning and…
Although many “official” fireworks displays have been canceled for 2020, some remain. It’s hard to give up a tradition that’s long been associated with a national holiday, so even if your favorite show has been canceled, some families may choose to host their own neighborhood fireworks show at home this year. Fireworks can be an…
Kid’s Creek began offering teletherapy to OT and speech patients back in early 2019. Little did we know that just over a year later, a new virus called COVID-19 would push teletherapy to the forefront, and would allow us to begin offering teletherapy to PT patients, as well. Most insurance plans currently cover teletherapy, which…