Sensory Regulation Activities at Home (Tips) Helping your child stay calm, focused, and ready to learn can feel hard at times. Many parents in Whitlock Farms notice their child gets overwhelmed, upset, or extra active during the day. This is often connected to something called sensory regulation. Sensory regulation is how the body manages sounds,…
Parent Guide: Understanding Autism Therapy Options in Wyndham Farms If your child has recently been diagnosed with autism, you may feel unsure about what to do next. You’re not alone. Many families in Wyndham Farms have the same questions when they begin learning about autism therapy options. The good news is that there are many…
Mealtimes should feel calm and connected, but for many families, they can be stressful. If your child struggles with eating, chewing, or trying new foods, you are not alone. Many parents in Central Johns Creek look for feeding therapy tips to better support their child at home. Feeding challenges can be linked to speech, oral…
How to Support Fine Motor Skills at Home Supporting fine motor skills at home doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Small, simple activities done during everyday routines can make a big difference for your child. For families in Bethany Crossing, these skills are especially important as kids grow and face more school and self-care tasks. The…
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…