Category: Physical Therapy

therapy-for-autism Jan20th 2019

How Pediatric Therapy can Benefit Children with Autism

Working with a pediatric physical therapist can help your child with autism to develop many skills required for daily life. Sometimes referred to as “occupational therapy,” this type of physical therapy focuses on sensory and neuromotor skills to help children become more functional and independent. Children on the autism spectrum face a range of challenges

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handwriting Dec10th 2018

Help for Handwriting! 3 Ways to Practice Handwriting with Your Child

It’s every parent’s dream to set their child up for long-term success. Who hasn’t seen a doctor’s ridiculous scrawl and thought to themselves, “Oh, my gosh, who taught this person how to write?!” Handwriting says a lot about an individual, and the absolute best time to get started teaching penmanship is during the early years.

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coping-skills Nov20th 2018

How to Help Your Special Needs Child Develop Better Coping Skills

Parents of special needs children have to learn many different coping skills, and they also need to help their child develop better coping mechanisms. Physical therapy can be an integral part of developing these coping skills, and your work with the physical therapist can be just as beneficial for you as it is for your

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