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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 …
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! …
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 …
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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How Pediatric Physical Therapy Can Help with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Motor Skills, & Social Function
As a pediatric physical therapist (PT), it is natural for me to approach my clients with a “whole-child” perspective. A child does not come to a physical therapy appointment and leave their behavior or limited attention span at home. This is especially true for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, I have learned how …
Say “Hello” to our new Speech and Language Pathologist, Joyce!
Joyce is a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist who recently joined MKP! Joyce is originally from Mississippi; however, moved to beautiful San Diego almost two years ago. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Minor in Mandarin Chinese at Southern Methodist University in Texas. From there, she went on to earn her Master’s …
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‘Twas a Season of Giving
As we kick off the new year, I have been thinking of the ways we like to give back to our community. It is a good time to tie a bow on 2019 by giving back, and set some resolutions to donate our time in the coming decade. Here are some of the ways the …
What is ‘Container Baby Syndrome’ (CBS)?
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, …
Hello, and Happy PT Month!
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 …
