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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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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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
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.
