by Summer Wright | Jul 11, 2017 | occupational therapy, programs, Tip of the Week
Our bolster swing is a powerful activator of various sensory systems. As a therapy tool, it is used to improve posture, balance, and coordination of both sides of the body. Typically, as a child grows, specific developmental milestones are reached. For instance, child...
by Summer Wright | Mar 19, 2015 | occupational therapy, Tip of the Week
Thanks to everyone who attended our “Play It By Eyes; and Ears and Brains” presentation at the Kent Resource Center. And thanks for Great Start to Quality for bringing us in! We promised access to the presentation, so here it is. Let us know if you have...
by Summer Wright | Mar 16, 2015 | occupational therapy, Tip of the Week
Each year, the Kent ISD holds conference for parents called LEAP: Lead/Empower/Assist Parents. LEAP is designed to provide parents and providers of children with special needs a day to learn new strategies and community resources to help their children. This year, CTC...
by Summer Wright | Mar 21, 2012 | occupational therapy
Mornings are tough for Joe. He has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects the brain’s control over the muscles in his body. That means Joe has difficulty with balance. Getting out of bed, brushing his teeth, and getting dressed are hard work.
But Joe wants to...
by Jean Silbar | Oct 26, 2010 | occupational therapy
If you have a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), helping him or her focus on homework can be a real challenge. But with the help of some household items and a shift in perception, it doesn’t have to be a struggle. “I feel strongly that...
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