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How Do You Measure Progress?
What is Progress? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines progress as forward movement. I love this! I want to challenge you to always be sure your child is moving forward! To do this you have to define for yourself (and your child) “what is progress?”. In the therapy world, there are many methods of receiving help for…
Read MoreTherapy- Medical Model vs. Educational Model – Which Is Best For My Child?
Medical Model In the medical model, an occupational, physical, or speech therapist performs evaluations and treatments in a clinical setting after being referred by a doctor. These evaluations and treatments often mimic a child’s natural play environment. Therapists look at the whole child, and their ability to function in all aspects of daily life.…
Read MoreStuttering – How Can I Help My Child?
When is it “appropriate” Many young children go through periods of times where their speech is “disfluent”, or bumpy-sounding. These bumpy periods often occur during “language explosions” when children are rapidly learning new words and grammatical structures. Your child’s disfluencies may be developmentally appropriate if he or she: · occasionally repeats the first sounds or…
Read MoreInsurance Made Easy
Breaking Through The Financial Barriers ABC is passionate about making sure that finances are not a barrier for your child to receive the services that they need and deserve. What does ABC do to make understanding insurance benefits easy? An ABC staff member will call your insurance company to determine your benefits. We also ask…
Read MoreTrouble With Changes In Routine?
Many people have difficulty and can feel anxious with changes in routine but especially children. Children thrive on routine and knowing what expectations are so when the routine is off, it can throw our children for a loop. Some common triggers include: going to the dentist, leaving the house, having guests over, holiday get-togethers, changes…
Read MoreWhat to Expect on Your First Day at ABC Pediatric Therapy!
Evaluation Step 1: At your first appointment at ABC Pediatric Therapy, you will first meet your therapist in the waiting room. The therapist will bring you back into a small room or an area in the gym to begin your evaluation. Your evaluation will begin with your therapist asking you a few questions about your…
Read MoreToe Walking – Why Does My Child Do That?
Learning to walk is a fun and exciting time for new parents and young children. Children typically begin to walk independently around 12 months of age and require a lot of practice, trial and error, falling and getting back up. Kids do not have a normal, adult-like walking pattern until closer to the age of…
Read MoreTorticollis – What Is It And How Can I Help My Child?
What is torticollis? You may have noticed that your baby may prefer to look towards one side, they have difficulty turning their head towards one side, they may keep their head tipped towards a side or maybe they have a flat spot on the back or side of the head. If so, they may…
Read MoreSummer Ideas To Challenge Development
Large Motor: Bike or scooter riding Jump rope Throw, kick and catch a ball Hit a ball with a racket or bat Swim Hike Outdoor sports like kick ball, baseball, soccer Follow a line of sidewalk chalk along a jagged and curved path. Water balloon toss or water balloon baseball Hopscotch Small motor, Sensory and…
Read MoreBuilding Skills For Kindergarten
Intellectual skills: Provide your child with fun learning games and toys. Reading to them, pointing out things on the pages and asking questions are great ways to build language and increase interest and creativity. Motivation to learn: Encourage your child to do their best, follow the class rules and show a genuine interest in what…
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