Health Blog

the holidays Nov20th 2016

Planning for the Holidays

The holidays can be a stressful and over-stimulating time of year for everyone. This can be particularly so for children with ADHD, autism and special needs. Here are some helpful tips to lessen your child’s anxiety and increase your family’s enjoyment of the holiday season: Decorating Decorating can be a lot of fun, but you

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having-guests-over Nov9th 2016

Having Guests and Visiting Others

For parents with children of Autism, Asperger syndrome or special needs, having guests or visiting others can be stressful. However, with some simple planning and tools, these times can be more of the joy they should be. Set Expectations Whether children are going to another person’s house or people are coming to their house, let

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posture-mom Sep22nd 2016

Proper Posture Tips For Moms

Lifting and carrying a child, picking up toys off of the floor, and pushing a stroller are normal daily tasks for mothers. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) offers tips to help moms and other caregivers accomplish these daily feats without aches and pains. Physical therapists are experts in movement and function, especially when movement

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