Occupational Therapy Blog
How to help your child begin to write letters
How to help your child begin to write letters When your child is approaching pre-kindergarten age (4-5 years of age) it’s appropriate for them to begin to learn how to write letters. At this age it is beneficial for children to learn how to write letters through...
Tips & Tricks for a Fun Fourth of July
For the Family with Special Needs For many American families, the Fourth of July is a fun-filled family day of outdoor activities, culminating with a fireworks display. However, for families with a child with special needs, the Fourth of July can quickly bring on...
Feeding Milestones Through the First Year and When to Seek Help
Feeding Milestones Through the First Year and When to Seek Help Is your little one on track or having difficulties with feeding and eating? Here are some milestones to look for through the first year of life, and some red flags for when to seek additional help from an...
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...
Secrets to “Spring Ahead” Success!
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 in March....
Four 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...