Boosting Communication Skills with Therapeutic Listening
Is your child struggling with sensory processing or attention skills? Therapeutic Listening might be the key to unlocking their potential!
In our latest blog, we dive into how this innovative auditory intervention helps kids connect with their environment, improve communication skills, and thrive.
Back to School Backpack Safety
Learn more about keeping your child safe while wearing a backpack in this blog.
5 Strategies for Parents to Promote Independence and Emotional Growth for Children with ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuro-developmental disorder affecting millions of school-age children in the U.S. It's characterized by difficulties in attention, impulse control, and self-regulation. ADHD affects boys 3-5 times more than girls, with symptoms often persisting into adulthood. Despite its lifelong nature, effective strategies, treatments, and medications can improve daily functioning. Here are top strategies for parents to support their child with ADHD.
Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory integration is a neurological process that organizes sensation from one's body and the surrounding environment, making it possible to use the body effectively. When people are not able to interpret and respond to sensory information efficiently, they may experience Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). However, the duration it takes for each child to progress with sensory integration therapy is unique and depends on various factors such as environmental accommodative changes, and regularly attending therapies. At Columbia Pediatric Therapy, occupational therapists provide personalized activities, equipment, and environmental accommodations that facilitate sensory input and thus promote clients' sensory health.
Occupational Therapy: Supports for Successful Toilet Training
Skills involved in toileting and how occupational therapy (OT) can help support your child.
What are red flags for gross motor developmental milestones?
8 signs your child might need Physical therapy.
Sensory Processing Disorder: What to look for (& how to help)
Learn more about sensory processing disorders and some of the symptoms. Find out how sensory processing is connected to behavioral difficulties and learn some different ways to help the sensory system.
A little more about Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy is designed to improve the ability to eat and drink, and to promote healthy growth and development. Learn more about Columbia Pediatric Therapy’s multidisciplinary approach to treatment.