How Can Occupational Therapy Help a Child with ADHD? To understand the benefits of occupational therapy (OT) for children who’ve been diagnosed with ADHD you must understand what both things are – ADHD and OT. Only then can you really understand how your child will benefit from it. Understanding What ADHD Is Children who have…
Occupational therapy is a great way to help your child overcome some setbacks. It can help them learn more effectively, manage their emotions, and more. However, it does not always carry over when you go home after a session. As a parent, there are things you can do when you go home to reinforce what…
One in sixty-eight children in the US falls somewhere on the autism spectrum. This can have a considerable effect in the classroom, and on each student, as autistic children tend to have problems processing sensory information. The condition is known as Sensory Overload, and can lead to behavior issues, a breakdown in the child’s self-confidence,…
Fine motor skills are a lifelong necessity. They begin to be developed in the first months of our lives and are the basis for most daily activities. They allow us to make smaller movements with our extremities like fingers, the tongue, and lips. Each child develops these skills at differing paces, but some children experience…
There are many misconceptions when it comes to occupational therapy for kids. This mainly comes from people not quite understanding the point of occupational therapy. Children can get, and benefit from, occupational therapy because it helps to enhance their skills and development. This type of therapy is meant to help a child develop to where…
Does your toddler cry easily or have frequent tantrums? You may wonder if some of the emotional stress you observe in your young child is related to an underlying developmental or sensory disorder. The goal of pediatric occupational therapy is to help a child develop the skills he or she needs to understand and accomplish…
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) defines occupational therapy as a “skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Occupational therapy assists people in developing the ‘skills for the job of living’ necessary for independent and satisfying lives”. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Autism spectrum disorder is a serious neurodevelopmental…
Here is but one picture of some of the the food donated and collected by clients and employees of Speech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas. The Plano Food Pantry was VERY grateful and thankful for all the donations. We want to thank all those who brought can and dry goods by our locations!
Fine motor manipulation is the use and coordination of muscles, bones, and nerves to produce small, precise movements within the hand. Fine motor skills work in conjunction with awareness, planning, coordination, and muscle strength. Children develop fine motor skills over time by practicing and being taught as early 1-2 months and will continue to rapidly…
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…