by Stefanie Johnston, OTD, OTR/L & Jessica Alcaide, MS, OTR/L | Mar 20, 2023 | blog, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
What is telehealth? Telehealth services are virtual services that occur without an in-person clinic visit. Virtual sessions provide opportunities for your child to continue receiving services when barriers come up that prevent them from attending their therapy...
by Kiana Arvand, OTD, OTR/L | Jan 6, 2023 | Occupational Therapy
Mental health, confidence, mindfulness, and self-awareness are important to address for children, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about journaling and its evidence-based benefits of journaling, keep reading! Types of Journaling...
by Shannon Appleton, MOT, OTR/L | Nov 10, 2022 | Occupational Therapy
Mindfulness exercises are not just for adults, but can also be beneficial strategies for children to support emotional regulation, reduce overall feelings of stress and anxiety, and improve confidence when engaging in challenging situations. Listed below are some...
by Kendall Iverson, PT, DPT and Sarah Moskowitz, OTD, OTR/L | Sep 6, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Welcome to our Two Takes series! We’re taking on hot topics and commonly asked questions from parents with a unique team approach. We’re putting our PT (Kendall) and OT (Sarah) brains together to bring you two perspectives on topics relevant to your child. Today,...
by Sarah Moskowitz, OTD, OTR/L | Aug 14, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
You may have heard your therapist suggesting to provide your child with heavy work activities at home when they appear to be sensory seeking and dysregulated. But what is heavy work? What if I don’t have a crash pad or other “sensory equipment” at home? What...
by Sarah Gilmore, OTD, OTR/L | Aug 14, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
August means back to school for many children, and for parents of Kindergarteners, this means it’s time to prepare your child for what to expect at a new school. As you prepare your child for what to expect during their school day, don’t forget to prepare them for...
