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 Rachel Olsen, MOT, OTR/L | Nov 30, 2021 | Occupational Therapy
As the winter season approaches, there are so many fun seasonal sensory activities that can be enjoyed. One of our favorites is ice skating! Not only is it a lot of fun for kids, but it can support many of the goals we focus on during our therapy sessions! Ice...
by Jessica Balland, MS, OTR/L | Oct 13, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
How does breathing impact self-regulation? Breathing is a subconscious action, but when we consciously control how we breathe, it can impact our overall state of arousal, as well as our ability to learn, sleep, and self-regulate. When our bodies feel stressed, our...
