Developmental Delays: How Occupational Therapy Fosters Growth

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Girl using wheelchair in gym, developmental delays

Developmental delays can affect children’s ability to perform everyday tasks, impacting their motor skills, sensory processing, and overall independence. Occupational therapy (OT) provides a structured, supportive approach to address these challenges, helping children build essential skills for daily life. Here’s a closer look at how occupational therapy supports children with developmental delays and fosters growth … Read more

10 Key Benefits of Speech Therapy For Kids

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Smiling boy with hearing aide, Speech therapy for kids

Speech therapy for kids offers invaluable support for children facing communication challenges. Beyond improving speech clarity, speech therapy provides a range of benefits that support children’s social, academic, and personal growth. Here’s a look at ten essential benefits of speech therapy for kids and how it helps them thrive in every area of life. 1. … Read more

Development of Play Skills

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Play is the most important occupation of childhood, and the basis through which children learn all other skills. Read on to learn more about the development of play skills by age. Play Skills by Age 6-12 Months Babies initially participate in exploratory play where they touch, shake, bang, taste, and throw objects to see what … Read more

Development of Social Emotional Skills

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Three children playing in sand

Social Emotional Skills are help us interact with other people around us, and are important predictors of long-term success. But how do you know if your child is on track? Check out our guide to the development of social emotional skills to see what to expect at different ages. Social Emotional Skills by Age Under … Read more

Adaptive Clothing and Accessories

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shirt with belt, watch, and shoes laid out

This post was adapted from a parent handout created by one of our occupational therapy student interns. Dressing skills are a major milestone for most kids. Being able to choose and put on clothing and accessories helps kids build their sense of identity and independence. Dressing can be more difficult for kids with disabilities. Luckily … Read more

Development of Throwing Skills

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Throwing a ball is a complex skill that develops over time. Read on for more information about the typical development of throwing skills and fun activities to improve throwing. Why is throwing important? Throwing strengthens several key areas of development, including: Typical progression of Skills Around 12 Months – Begins experimenting with throwing, often throwing … Read more

Valentine Picture Find Freebie

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Practice visual perceptual skills, fine motor skills, and following directions with this Valentine’s Day themed Freebie! How to use this Worksheet Read the instructions with your child and help them find and color the correct hearts. After you finish, continue practicing these skills by playing I Spy around the room or having your child give … Read more

Valentine Snipping Freebie

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How to use this Worksheet Cut out the outline of the heart for your child. Then have them snip on the dotted lines to make a cute heart decoration. Tips for working on scissor skills Let your child explore different grasps and hand positions while learning to cut. It’s okay if they hold the scissors … Read more

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