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08 . 12 . 14
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Practical, Fun Activities for Improving Fine Motor Skills
Read moreFine motor manipulation is the use and coordination of muscles, bones, and nerves to produce small, precise movements within the…
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07 . 17 . 14
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Why is Bilateral Coordination Important for Your Child?
Read moreYou may have heard your occupational therapist state “We worked on bilateral coordination activities…” and wonder what does bilateral coordination…
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07 . 05 . 14
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Summer Time Fun That Fosters Speech, Language and Motor Development
Read moreSummer is synonymous with warm weather fun and family trips. Any new adventure or highly motivating activity is a great…
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06 . 25 . 14
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Can Thumb Sucking Impact Speech Development?
Read moreWe use to think that as long as a child broke the thumb sucking habit by the time permanent teeth…
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05 . 23 . 14
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Does Your Child Have a Habit of Teeth Grinding or Teeth Clenching?
Read moreIn the glossary of terms of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, bruxism is defined as a “total Para functional…
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05 . 07 . 14
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Interactive Metronome – A Non-Medication Based Alternative for ADHD in Children
Read moreMany families are searching for ADHD treatments for their children that are not medication dependent. Interactive Metronome is a good…
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04 . 28 . 14
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What’s Eating Your Child? Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Early Childhood
Read moreDo you have a child who is struggling to eat? Are you concerned that your young child is not getting…
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03 . 19 . 14
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Top Toys to Encourage Speech and Language Development
Read morePediatric speech therapists and occupational therapists are masters at identifying great toys and games. When recently asked about the top…
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03 . 13 . 14
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Theory of Mind – Sometimes We Just Don’t Get It!
Read moreHaving a son with autism has shaped my perception of human behavior and also convinced me that we have a…
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02 . 27 . 14
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Can Occupational Therapy Help With Childhood Emotional Distress?
Read moreParents might wonder if some of the emotional stress they sometimes observe in their toddler is due to an underlying…