What are primitive reflexes?
A reflex is an automatic and instantaneous response to a sensory stimulus. Remember when you were a child at the doctor’s office and they tapped your knee with a small mallet to check if your…
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What is AAC?
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It encompasses all of the ways in which an individual may communicate outside of speaking verbally. Augmentative communication means to add to someone’s existing speech skills, and alternative…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
October is filled with so many exciting things, the start of fall weather and holidays approaching; but did you know that October is also Down Syndrome Awareness Month? Established for over 40 years, it is…
Is My Child Ready For Potty Training?
Is My Child Ready For Potty Training? Many parents ask the question, “Is my child ready for potty training?” Making the transition out of diapers is an important developmental milestone but it can also be…
Does My Child Have Dyslexia?
What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia targets about 15-20% of our population! Most of us may not even know we are dyslexic. We could continue our lives undiagnosed and seek little to no help with this problem. Many…
Why Is Food Play Important For Picky Eaters?
What Is Food Play? As a child, most of our parents would tell us not to play with our food…well, sometimes playing with food is a great benefit for children. Food play is an important…
Our Fall Programs – Greenville
Our Fall 2023 Programs We had such an awesome response to our Summer camps this year, so we are so excited to announce our upcoming Fall programs for 2023! Carolina Therapy Connection’s group programs are…
Teaching Kids Independence With Life Skills
Chores or Life Skills? Kiddos may ask themselves this question: Why do I have to do these chores? Here at CTC, we call chores “Life Skills” because that is simply what they are. Although not…
CTC Ranked in North Carolina’s ‘Best Employers 2023’
Who ranks North Carolina’s Best Employers of 2023? Carolina Therapy Connection is now ranked one of North Carolina’s Best Employers of 2023, who were ranked by market research company DataJoe in four categories! DataJoe created and implemented…
Why Does My Child Put Everything In Their Mouth?
What is Oral Sensory Seeking? Oral Sensory Seeking is the constant desire or need for a child to place objects in or touch their mouth. Children who have an oral fixation usually feel the need to…