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 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 Megan Greenaway, MS, LOTR | Oct 9, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
What is Self-Regulation? Self-regulation is essentially our ability to be in control and manage our arousal level, emotions, and behaviors. Self-regulation relies on many different skills, such as impulse control, working memory, and self-awareness. We find ourselves...
by Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | Sep 2, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Have you ever seen your child shovel too much of their favorite food into their mouth, until it’s falling out or too hard to swallow? This behavior, called overstuffing, can occur from time to time with our favorite foods. However, if you notice your child...
