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SIGN UP! For Our 2023 Summer Camps

March 15, 2023
GREENVILLE Summer Camps at Carolina Therapy Connection As summer approaches, we know that parents begin to look for ways to keep their child involved in activities that promote learning, social interaction, play and FUN! An environment like summer camp is a fantastic way to encourage this in your own children, from early childhood into adolescence…. View Article

Mealtime Tips For Your Picky Eater

January 20, 2023
Why Is Mealtime So Important For Children? The 3 most important things for humans to survive is: food, water and oxygen. For some parents, the concern for their kiddos health and well-being becomes heightened when they notice their kiddo isn’t eating as much food or as many types of foods as they may have at… View Article

All About Occupational Therapy

July 5, 2022
What is Occupational Therapy?  The main goal of OT is to increase quality of life so that the client can continue to participate in their personal interests as well as take care of their own needs. Through therapeutic use of self, a strong relationship of trust is built between client and therapist that will help… View Article

Transitioning from Bottle to Cup

February 15, 2022
When should my child transition from their bottle to a regular cup? It’s time to transition off the bottle! The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends transitioning from a bottle to a cup when your baby is about 15 months old. You might think it is time for those adorable sippy cups! BUT, current research is… View Article

Helping Children Develop Self-Care Skills

November 2, 2021
What are types of self-care skills? As children learn and grow, they have a drive to be independent and do things on their own. One area that an occupational therapist address in childhood development are their activities of daily living (ADLs), also known as self-care skills. Self-care skills are skills that are required to manage… View Article

Making “Sense” of Our Experiences

July 16, 2021
The Pyramid of Learning The Pyramid of Learning was was developed by Occupational Therapist Kathleen Taylor and Special Educator Maryann Trott. The Pyramid of Learning is an easy-to-understand illustration that depicts a general idea of a child’s foundational skills, and what other skills build upon those. Think about it: You can’t place stones on the top… View Article