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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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Social Skills and Overall Child Development

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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

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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

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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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A speech therapist holds up a letter R while pointing to their mouth and forming the "r" sound. A child watches them closely and tries to replicate the sound.

The Essential Role of Speech Therapy in Children with Autism

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Overview April is Autism Awareness Month! We define autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a neurodevelopmental disorder which is characterized by restricted and repetitive behaviors as well as differences in pragmatic skills (or social skills). Frequently, sensory processing differences are present as well. Additionally, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) 2016 data, about 1

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Social Skills

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Introduction Social skills provide the foundational building blocks to acquiring interpersonal and life skills. Whether you identify as an introvert or extrovert, all individuals have an innate desire for human interaction and a sense of belongingness. Upon receiving good news, you want to share and celebrate with those you care about. When tragedy strikes, or

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What is IDEA for special education?

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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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Autistic or Just Quirky? The Story of James

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Did you know that around 1 in 54 American children are now diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? That means that there are over a million children with autism in the United States. You might be shocked to hear such high numbers. But the thing to remember is that autism is what is known as

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Why Parents Should Consider Early Intervention

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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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Happy Autism Awareness Day!

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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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