My Kids Place COVID-19 Updates
Learn about how MKP is doing their part to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Is Crawling an Important Milestone?
Is crawling an important milestone in child development? Short answer…YES! Parents often ask me if their child needs to crawl. Some mention they themselves never crawled, or their other children did not crawl and they walked on-time. My answer? I highly recommend your child learns how to crawl before walking. If you would like to
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Autism Acceptance
April is Here! Spring is starting and the weather allows for more outdoor fun! Also…it is Autism Awareness Month! To celebrate, My Kids Place providers and friends are participating in the National Foundation for Autism Research Virtual Superhero Race for Autism April 1st-10th! We are also a sponsor for the first-ever Autism’s Got Talent Live!
Why is Play Important For Child Development?
Do you remember learning the ABCs? I bet, even as an adult, you still sing them in your head. Or what about playing the “silent” game with your parents as a kid? You may have used that same game with your own kids when in need of a peaceful moment. Have you wondered why, years
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Attachment: Secure or Insecure?
Have you ever witnessed a child become very upset when separated from their caregiver? Now, think about what happens when the upset child reunites with that caregiver. How did they respond? The behavior seen upon reunion with a caregiver is a big indicator of what the child’s attachment status is. Keep reading to learn about
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The Unexpected Benefits of Teletherapy in Pediatric Therapy Services
As hands-on professionals, the transition to telehealth (more specifically “teletherapy”) for physical/occupational/speech therapists was daunting. So much of what we do requires us to be there with the client, especially in pediatrics. Fast-forward to 9+ months into the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Since the beginning, we have been providing Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
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Functional Skills in a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Environment
As an occupational therapist, I look at functional skills from a holistic view, starting with the skills most essential for day-to-day life. These skills include dressing, bathing, feeding, eating, and drinking (very different than feeding), grooming, sleeping, mobility, and toileting as well as managing our need to use the bathroom. These essential life-skills are called activities of
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Social Skills and Overall Child Development
Social Skills for Children Introduction Welcome to the third and last installment of our “Social Skills” series. If you have not already, please check out our Social Skills and Social Skills & Autism articles to obtain a better understanding of social skills and overall child development in general! So far we have talked about how social skills provide the foundational building blocks
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Social Skills for Development
Introduction Welcome to the third and last installment of our “Social Skills” series. If you have not already, please check out our Social Skills and Social Skills & Autism articles to obtain a better understanding of social skills and overall child development in general! So far we have talked about how social skills provide the foundational
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Social Skills & Autism
Introduction In my previous blog post, “Social Skills,” we discussed the importance of social skills on child development. We also covered how social awkwardness creates significant challenges for everyday interactions. In this article, we will discuss the link between autism and social skills. Autism vs. Social Awkwardness Autism is classically characterized by social skill deficits
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