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What’s Eating Your Child? Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Early Childhood

Occupational TherapyBy Anne Bramlett April 28, 2014

Do you have a child who is struggling to eat? Are you concerned that your young child is not getting adequate nutrition or may be falling behind with physical growth? It is a fact that good nutrition is critically important for overall development and it is wise to take note of your child’s eating patterns.http://medical.gerber.com/nutrition-health-topics/infant-early-childhood-nutrition/articles/early-childhood-nutrition-toddlers-to-preschoolers…

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Top Toys to Encourage Speech and Language Development

Speech TherapyBy Anne Bramlett March 19, 2014

Pediatric speech therapists and occupational therapists are masters at identifying great toys and games. When recently asked about the top ten toys to encourage learning that could be used at home, I went to my therapists, who are the experts on fun and learning! I quickly found we couldn’t be limited to ten! Keep in…

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Theory of Mind – Sometimes We Just Don’t Get It!

Speech Therapy RichardsonBy Anne Bramlett March 13, 2014

Having a son with autism has shaped my perception of human behavior and also convinced me that we have a miraculous brain. Watching how Sam has processed information throughout his thirty years with autism has been quite an education for me personally. Sam has always been a very happy, fun loving guy, by nature. The…

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Can Occupational Therapy Help With Childhood Emotional Distress?

Murphy Occupational TherapyBy Anne Bramlett February 27, 2014

Parents might wonder if some of the emotional stress they sometimes observe in their toddler is due to an underlying developmental or sensory issue that could be remediated with occupational therapy. The goal of pediatric occupational therapy is to help a child develop the skills they need to accomplish the activities that are typical for…

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What Is the Role of Occupational Therapy in Early Childhood Intervention?

Murphy Occupational TherapyBy Anne Bramlett February 12, 2014

If you have a child with a developmental delay or disorder, you may want to learn more about pediatric occupational therapy. Occupational therapists look at the whole child and determine how he or she interacts and functions within all the different environments that make up that child’s world. So if your child is delayed with…

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Do Children on the Autism Spectrum Benefit From Speech Therapy?

Speech TherapyBy Anne Bramlett January 15, 2014

When my son, Sam, was diagnosed with autism, in 1987, at the age of three, I was pretty devastated. At that time, I wasn’t offered a very good prognosis for his future. Even so, I knew that I had to do everything in my power to help my precious son meet his potential. Speech therapy…

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Murphy Parks & Recreation – Recreating Murphy

Speech Therapy Murphy TxBy Anne Bramlett December 30, 2013

Any setting that allows children to interact, play and learn in a safe, positive environment is great for language development and motor development. That is why Speech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas is enthusiastic about Murphy Parks & Recreation. Murphy, Texas is just next door to our East Plano Clinic so we have many…

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The Samaritan Inn: A Beacon of Hope for Families and Individuals in Collin County in Need of a Helping Hand

AnnouncementsBy Anne Bramlett December 2, 2013

Speech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas is honored to be a regular supporter of The Samaritan Inn, an incredible organization that offers help and hope to those experiencing homelessness in Collin County. The Samaritan Inn is located at 1710 North McDonald Street in McKinney. Every day of the year the Inn is home to…

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Will Speaking Two Languages in the Home Negatively Impact Language Development in Children?

Speech Therapy, Speech Therapy Murphy Tx, UncategorizedBy Anne Bramlett December 2, 2013

Bilingual Environments – Impact on Language Development We live in a multicultural environment! It is exciting to experience the cuisine and customs that are becoming a part of our community. At one time, a third generation Texan might wonder what was being said between two shoppers conversing in Spanish in the grocery aisle. Now, we…

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Pediatric Occupational Therapy & Early Childhood Intervention

Richardson Occupational TherapyBy Anne Bramlett September 21, 2013

Human development is an amazing process. Think about it. So many different skills contribute to normal development. Pediatric occupational therapists assist children experiencing challenges in the areas of social-emotional, adaptive, and physical development. These skill areas all contribute to success with the “occupations” of child hood such as play, school, and activities or daily living.…

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