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
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
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 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
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
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
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 […]
November 7, 2013
Yoga has been practiced for centuries and Web MD states that currently as many as 11 million Americans are taking advantage of yoga to help them […]
November 7, 2013
What is Torticollis? Torticollis means ‘twisted neck’ and is caused by damage to or a shortening of the Sterno-cleido-mastoid muscle (SCM muscle) in a baby’s neck. […]
November 7, 2013
Selective dorsal rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure which can permanently reduce spasticity and improve motor functions in children with cerebral palsy. If preformed at an early […]
November 7, 2013
Sensory processing disorder occurs when a child experiences difficulty processing information from the five senses: vision, auditory, touch, taste, and smell. In addition, Sensory Processing Disorder […]
November 7, 2013
Including children with special needs into regular child care settings is becoming a trend in today’s society. The benefits of inclusion (defined as having children of […]
November 7, 2013
Sensory pressure vests provide constant, even deep pressure to children when their body is craving this important calming and organizing proprioceptive input. Pressure vests promote self-calming, […]
November 7, 2013
Premature babies, typically referred to as “preemies” enter the word earlier than their full term peers, at 37 weeks or fewer gestation. Many preemies are born […]
November 7, 2013
What is “People First Language”? The term came about primarily to recognize the fact that people with disabilities are first and foremost people, and should not […]
November 7, 2013
In working with children with special needs and their families for nearly 18 years, I can honestly say that the old cliche “laughter is the best […]
November 7, 2013
When most people think about inclusion they think about children with disabilities being included in the typical classrooms within their schools. But inclusion should extend beyond […]
November 7, 2013
As I watch my now 8 year old daughter hop down from the bottom step of the school bus and run to meet me across the […]
November 7, 2013
Friendship plays an important role in everyone’s life. When one has no friends life spans are significantly reduced. Experts agree that friendship is not a luxury, […]