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
The Gluten Free Casein Free Diet (GFCF Diet) is currently used as a dietary intervention treatment for children and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, PDD-NOS, Celiac […]
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, […]
November 7, 2013
As a mom to a nine year old daughter with multiple physical, cognitive and life-threatening medical needs, I feel like I have been through it all. […]
November 7, 2013
We receive many questions from parents in our Ask A Therapist forum asking “Am I harming my child or causing additional speech delays by speaking to […]
November 7, 2013
Fostering Play Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Play is an essential part of facilitating a child’s development, including their social, emotional, physical and […]
November 7, 2013
As therapists we are often asked to explain why Autism is on the rise. There are many hypotheses floating around in an attempt to explain this […]
November 7, 2013
You might pass a billboard with an upside-down can of Coca-Cola on it with the word yoga underneath, or see an advertisement for pretzels claiming that […]
November 7, 2013
Is Your Toddler Biting? Most parents are horrified when they receive a note sent home from day care that their child has bitten someone. Some of […]
November 7, 2013
How to Encourage Waiting Before you get upset with your toddler’s impatience, remember that your child isn’t emotionally or socially ready to understand the concept of […]
November 7, 2013
Tummy Time in the First 3 Weeks We have all heard about the importance of tummy time; increased vestibular input, respiratory benefits, digestive benefits and strength […]
November 7, 2013
Take a moment and remember the last time you were absorbed in a really good book. Or the last time you were right in the middle […]
November 7, 2013
Most children are not ready for toilet training until at least 2 years old. The physical development that allows for bowel and bladder control, occurs around […]
November 7, 2013
How to Deal with Temper Tantrums When a toddler sees something he or she wants and cannot have it immediately, the natural response is to scream. […]
November 7, 2013
Opening the front door, pulling the plug in the bathtub, washing hands for dinner, turning the television off, having the blue cup, getting to cuddle with […]
November 7, 2013
In Early Intervention we see many children with delays in speech & language skills. The American Academy of Family Physicians states that 3-10% of all children […]
November 7, 2013
Many parents wonder how reading to a baby as young as a newborn can really be beneficial, after all, the baby can’t really comprehend what is […]
November 7, 2013
Most parents have the best intentions when they bring home a new baby and obviously every family has a unique home situation. First time parents may […]
November 7, 2013
As a pediatric physical therapist for many years, I keep returning to the idea that posture, alignment and positioning are crucial for helping all children develop […]
November 7, 2013
Ideas for Playing with Your Child One play idea is to set a theme for your week. For example: Vehicles. Go to the library and check […]
November 7, 2013
The Pros and Cons of Giving Your Baby a Pacifier Some parents are hesitant to give their baby a pacifier because they hear so many negative […]
November 7, 2013
In our busy lives, mealtimes can be simultaneously a brief reprieve from a hectic schedule and one of the most chaotic points in a family’s daily […]
November 7, 2013
Teaching good manners should begin in the toddler years, as soon as children learn to speak and begin to learn how to socially interact in their […]
November 7, 2013
Do you dread giving your child a bath, trimming her nails, wiping her face or nose, or taking your child to get a haircut? Don’t worry, […]
November 7, 2013
In today’s age of electronic everything, it’s rare to have a truly quiet moment. A child’s ‘down time’ is frequently spent with the television on or […]
November 7, 2013
The Importance of Crawling Most babies learn to crawl sometime between the ages of 6-10 months. Some children bypass crawling and go straight to walking, […]
November 7, 2013
Calming Infants Take a look in the Parenting section at any major bookstore and you’ll find a wide selection of books promising to make your baby […]
November 7, 2013
“He’s a biter”. I’ve overheard daycare workers utter this phrase with disdain and judgment over and over. Biting remains one of the most socially taboo topics […]