Occupational Therapy Blog
Should I Send my Child With Special Needs to Summer Camp?
When winter weather begins to fade and Spring appears, many parents begin to think about scheduling summer camp for their children. But if you have a child with special needs, is summer camp even an option? Happily, the answer is YES! Finding a camp that is the right...
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Tips to Help Kids and Parents Adjust to Daylight Savings Time Ready or not, it’s coming: the annual switch to Daylight Savings Time. Unless you live in Hawaii (lucky you) or most parts of Arizona, you will be moving your clocks ahead 1 hour on Sunday March 10, 2019....
read moreFour Great Things About Being an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Four Great Things About Being an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist What is an early intervention occupational therapist? An early intervention occupational therapist is a pediatric occupational therapist who works with children ages 0-3. The...
read moreCoats and Sweaters and Mittens, Oh My!
Helpful Tips for Assisting your Child with Special Needs Wear Winter Gear I have a love-hate relationship with winter. I personally enjoy the cold weather, and yes, even snow! My kids have even inherited a love of winter from me. However, that does not mean they are...
read moreTips and Tricks for a Fun Christmas with a Child with Special Needs
Are you parenting a child with special needs and wondering how to make Christmas more fun and less stressful? Whether you have one child or a family of many, including typically-developing kids, there is so much to consider. From travel to flashing lights on the tree,...
read moreDo Kids Really Need Toys? If So, How Many?
As the holiday season approaches, many toys are sure to be purchased. But are toys really necessary for development? And if so, how many toys do kids really need? The answer as it turns out is that kids need to play and learn from their environment, but...
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