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Positional Flat Head Syndrome (also known as plagiocephaly)
What is Plagiocephaly and how can you prevent it?Plagiocephaly is a flattening of the skull causing asymmetry in the head shape and face. There are…
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3 DIY Gifts for Your Little One Who Might Not Know It’s the Holidays
Tissue Paper! I know it seems a little basic but hear me out. A great easy activity for kids who understand reach and grasp and enjoy the sound of…
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Pigeon Toes
“When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles.” -Winnie the Pooh Pigeon toed or in-toeing gait is when a child walks with their feet pointed…
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Happy Halloween!
“Magic is really very simple. All you’ve got to do is want something and then let yourself have it.” – Aggie Cromwell, Halloweentown Autumn has…
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The Proprioceptive System
A child’s play is not simply a reproduction of what he has experienced, but a creative reworking of the impressions he has acquired.” ~Vygotsky The…
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Quadruped Crawling
“You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so…get on your way!” -Dr. Seuss Young infants playing on their belly will…
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Interview with Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapists put the fun in function. – Anonymous q1. What is one thing you wish that everyone knew about Occupational Therapy? A: “What…
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One less back (pack) ache!
It’s a confusing time, but we’re here to help you in the backpack department. We were all students at one time or another. We understand the need for…
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Block Building
Block Building is a classic than can help to work on: · Fine motor development · Visual perceptual skills · Textural input · Various shapes to hold…
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Congenital Muscular Torticollis
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Torticollis is a tightening of muscles…
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Sensory Processing – The Tactile System
The tactile system receives information about touch from receptor cells throughout our body, through the skin. The tactile system provides…
Read moreBack to School
“You’re off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!”- Dr. Seuss It is that time of year again. Summer is…
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