What is Toe Walking?
Toe walking means that a child is walking and standing on tiptoes, and their heels do not make contact with the ground. Walking up on their toes can be a normal occurrence in children aged…
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Stuttering: Developmental or Disordered?
Stuttering in children is a speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the natural flow of speech. Developmental stuttering is a common experience, typically emerging between the ages of 2 and 5 when children are first…
Winter Activities for All Ages!
What are Some Winter Activities When the Weather is too Cold Outside? Ever wonder what you can do to keep your Kiddo occupied and safe while providing the necessary sensory input when it’s too cold…
Navigating Neurodivergence
How Occupational Therapy Helps Different Brains Occupational therapy has long been recognized as a vital therapy for providing neurodiverse individuals with the tools and strategies to lead fulfilling lives. In recent years, the focus on…
Hearing Loss in Children
About 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears! Hearing loss can occur gradually over time and…
Not Your Average Toy!
Not Your Average Toy offers a transformative approach to pediatric therapy, catering to the different needs of our pediatric patients in occupational, speech, and physical therapy within our clinic. These specialized toys aren’t just playthings;…
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…
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…