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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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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Introduction Parents searching for information on special education often have a child who’s teacher suggested they may benefit from additional educational supports. Wikipedia defines special education as: “the practice of educating students in a way that addresses their individual differences and special needs“. While you might ask if all children have individual differences that should be considered,
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What is Early Intervention? Early intervention (EI) services provide specific resources and professional help to families with children between 0-3 years of age. Services are provided based on concerns of developmental delay or signs of autism or for children with an identified conditions such as cerebral palsy or Down Syndrome. EI services are similar to
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World Autism Awareness Day Good morning! In case you missed it, today is World Autism Awareness Day. April is both National Autism Awareness and National Occupational Therapy month! Amidst the chaos and changes we are all experiencing right now, let’s take a moment to celebrate those in our lives who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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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
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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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.
