November 7, 2013
Cerebral Palsy is the term used to describe any one of a number of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood, and permanently affect […]
November 7, 2013
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is a serious lung condition that affects mostly babies who are born more than 10 weeks before their due dates and weigh less […]
November 7, 2013
The Brachial Plexus is a network of nerves that conducts signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. A brachial plexus injury is caused […]
November 7, 2013
Autism is a disorder that is usually diagnosed in early childhood. Also called autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), autism is considered a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Autism […]
November 7, 2013
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), occurs when a child is having significant difficulty processing auditory information. APD occurs in […]
November 7, 2013
ADHD, one of the most common neurobehavioral childhood disorders, stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A child with this diagnosis demonstrates significant difficulty with attention, hyperactivity […]
November 7, 2013
Reactive Attachment Disorder Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a serious psychological condition associated with children who have experienced persistent abuse, abandonment, neglect, or separation from […]
November 7, 2013
Asperger’s Syndrome is a neurological disorder that is marked by difficulties in communication and social interaction. Children with this condition find it difficult to identify and […]
November 7, 2013
Apraxia of speech, also known as verbal apraxia or dyspraxia, is a speech disorder in which a child has trouble saying what he or she wants […]
November 7, 2013
Angelman Syndrome is a chromosomal disease that causes neurological problems. What are Angelman Syndrome Symptoms? Common symptoms of Angelman Syndrome include: Flat heads Feeding problems (infants […]
November 7, 2013
Aicardi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the partial or complete absence of the structure that links the two hemispheres of the brain, the […]
November 7, 2013
Toys, toys everywhere! But, how many times do we hear “Mom, there is nothing to do!” or “Dad, where is my….”? As therapists we go into […]
November 7, 2013
More and more baby “exercise equipment” becomes available to parents every year and often parents ask us questions during therapy sessions and evaluations such as “Should […]
November 7, 2013
Using the iPad, Smart Phones and Wii Gaming for Therapy If you have left your home at any point in the past few years you have […]
November 7, 2013
As a developmental therapist I am always amazed when parents tell me that they weren’t aware that their young children would enjoy such “old fashioned” toys […]
November 7, 2013
What Are Good Toys for Toddlers? The definition of a toy is “something to play with”. Some parents feel that good toys must be store bought […]
November 7, 2013
What most people don’t tell you when you have a baby, is that along with the baby, comes a mountain of toys. New parents frequently wonder […]
November 7, 2013
Mounting research is prompting news reports on the recommended daily allowance for Vitamin D. In the past it was believed that we get enough Vitamin D […]
November 7, 2013
Teaching a baby how to eat and enjoy food is a fun and exciting milestone for many parents. It is essential for us as parents to […]
November 7, 2013
As on occupational therapist in the early intervention field, parents often ask me, “Why won’t my child eat Stage 3 foods?” This is a very common […]
November 7, 2013
Note: This is the summary of an article by Kelly Dorfman, M.S., L.D.N. Nutritionsish and Cofounder DDR In last month’s issue we featured an article detailing […]
November 7, 2013
As therapists we often visit families homes where babies are sucking juice out of bottles at 6 months old (or sooner!) and toddlers are carrying around […]
November 7, 2013
General Ways to Improve Your Child’s Eating: Establish a daily schedule for your family Set consistent times for meals and snacks Do not allow eating between […]
November 7, 2013
Holiday snacking does not have to be all about cookies and candies. If you plan ahead and involve your kids in the shopping and preparation, holiday […]
November 7, 2013
Babies, toddlers, children and teens adults, too are their healthiest if they eat a variety of wholesome foods. Since the early years of your child’s […]
November 7, 2013
Nutrition services assess the nutritional needs of the child and correct for any nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition services are provided by a registered dietitian. Services include the […]
November 7, 2013
Copyright 1997/2019 Kay A. Toomey Unlike picky eating, problem feeding is not a normal part of child development. Children who are problem feeders often have inadequate […]
November 7, 2013
What are the causes of Feeding Problems? There are many factors which can contribute to problems feeding. They can be medical, environmental, behavioral, nutritional, sensory related, […]
November 7, 2013
Pediatricians recommend breast milk for baby’s health. A mother’s milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby’s […]
November 7, 2013
Torticollis is not simply a diagnosis, but a sign of an underlying disorder. Torticollis means “twisted neck” and describes an abnormal neck posture with persistent rotation […]