November 23, 2022
Being Mindful This Thanksgiving
Naturally, Thanksgiving is a time of year when you may be feeling exceptionally grateful. Making an intentional effort to...
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November 14, 2022
Books for Parents of Teens
A Therapist’s Favorite Books for Parents of Teens Written by Lindsey Anuzis Gage, MA, LCMCHA, NCC We can all...
October 24, 2022
Kids and Coordination
By: Scott Harvey, MPT Many families report that their child is “a little clumsy.” For some families, it can...
October 17, 2022
Gross Motor Activities- Fall Edition
By: Madison McClure, DPT It is finally fall and we are all looking for an excuse to enjoy this...
October 06, 2022
W- Sitting in Children
By: Madison McClure, DPT What is W-sitting and is it something that should be addressed? “W-sitting” is often used...
September 20, 2022
The Importance of Fundamental Movement Skills
By Scott Harvey, MPT In physical therapy, we often help children develop and master their fundamental movement skills, starting...
September 12, 2022
Treatment for Dyslexia
By: Christy Borman, M.A. Whether an individual has a recent diagnosis of dyslexia or experiences persistent reading difficulty, it...
September 06, 2022
Shoe Recommendations
By: Abby Morton, DPT Is your little one starting to stand and take steps? It is time to think...
August 22, 2022
Parent Tips to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety
By: Gretchen Hunter, PHD (Adapted from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine) Whether a child is just starting out...
August 10, 2022
Orton Gillingham Method for Reading Remediation
By: Allison Blythe, Certified Orton Gillingham Tutor The Orton Gillingham method is a multi-sensory approach to teaching reading through...
August 02, 2022
Autism Spectrum Disorder – How Can Physical Therapy Help?
By: Madison McClure, DPT When a child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), many treatment options are thrown...
July 19, 2022
Scoliosis Part 2 – Neuromuscular Scoliosis (NMS)
By: Gail Fennimore, PT, PCS, C/NDT & Abby Morton, DPT Officially, June was Scoliosis Awareness Month. The purpose of...
July 07, 2022
Importance of Visual Supports for Autistic Children
By: Meghan Davidson-Palmer, M.S., ORT/L One of the strategies I use most frequently when working with my clients on...
June 27, 2022
Scoliosis Part 1 – Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
By: Gail Fennimore, BS and Abby Morton, DPT June is Scoliosis Awareness Month. We want to take the...
June 14, 2022
Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, Brachiocephaly, & Cranial bands – Oh My!
By: Madison McClure, DPT & Austin White, DPT Torticollis, plagiocephaly, brachiocephaly, and cranial bands – oh my! You may...
May 26, 2022
Talking to Children about Tragic Events
Many parents and families may be wondering how to talk to their children about horrific events that sometimes happen...