Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition seen in children and adults that can affect the way that they are able to interact with others in social situations and may be accompanied by a wide range of adaptive patterns of behavior. There is a wide range of symptoms and signs, and the severity of each can be very
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It’s that time again where we introduce one of the many superstar kids we get to work with each and every day! Last time, you met Pearl who was having a blast getting to celebrate all the achievements she was making through verbal cues in occupational therapy. This week we want you to meet Saeed who has been crushing it
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When a child’s senses aren’t following through Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how the brain processes sensory information (stimuli). Specifically, the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses. Because the brain doesn’t understand how to respond to stimuli, a child, for instance, is likely to over or under-react to normal stimuli.
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It’s time to celebrate again! We have the privilege to work with so many amazing kids that we really can’t stop talking about them. It’s their victories that make us happy to come to work each day. A couple weeks ago we celebrated Adrian and his strides in functional communication that has brought so much interaction and joy to his
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We are always in awe of the amazing progress the kids we work with make every day. For this reason, we love to take time and share stories about the victories these amazing kids make. Last time, we introduced you to Korvin who has been doing great working on motor skills and this week we would like you to meet
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Teaching a child to eat We have all experienced “picky eaters” but some of the issues surrounding mealtime go beyond a simple dislike of peas or asparagus. Some children gag when they try to eat, have an aversion to certain smells or textures, have difficulty swallowing, throw tantrums, or simply refuse to eat altogether. For these children, eating, drinking, and
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