Container Baby Syndrome, or CBS for short, is a collection of signs and symptoms related developmental delays and related to an infant spending extended amounts of time in a ‘container.’ A container is any piece of equipment that “contains” your baby into one place, and keeps them in one position. Containers include infant walkers, bouncers, […]
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About Me Hello! My name is Michele and I am excited to join the MKP team! I am a Pediatric Physical Therapist, Californian born-and-raised, and an avid volleyball player. I am passionate about helping children of all ages gain independence with their mobility skills so they can best participate with their family and friends. My
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I’ve worked with many families over the years to help children with feeding difficulties. It’s a very complex area of specialization for therapists. Picky eaters can be very frustrating for both children and families. In some cases, it can be dangerous and definitely a concern that requires a professional. By working together with your trained
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The other day, I received a referral from a pediatrician about a child that was experiencing a fear of loud noises and distress being in crowds among other difficulties. As I read what the doctor had written, I tried to get a mental image of what this child might be experiencing. As a clinician, my
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Language and conversation can take a long time to master. If we think about all the components needed to master the art of communication, it’s can be overwhelming to think about where a child’s language skills need help and how to best support them. Like most areas of child development, there are many overlapping factors
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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
Where to Begin? As I’m contemplating the idea of my first blog post, it struck me that many people who find this site may be thinking the same thought I’m having. “Where do I start?”. So many parents I’ve worked with come in to see me with the same idea or gut feeling. That there
My Kids Place in San Diego, CA provides traditional therapy services to the special needs community. We also offer short-term, focused interventions by skilled OTs, PTs, and speech-language pathologists to parents seeking more for their children.
