In response to health and safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Solace will continue to provide therapy visits through virtual Telemedicine sessions in your home. We are providing the same quality of specialized Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy to our current families; as well as comprehensive evaluations to new families. For the latest information on the coronavirus, please see the CDC's website.
It’s difficult to balance, perform coordinated movements on both sides of the body, sit up straight in a chair, hold a pencil, control scissors, or jump if you don’t have a strong core. We know that decreased core strength commonly contributes to other issues like W-Sitting and delayed motor skill development. The causes of weak core muscles in toddlers are
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Home based therapy for children: There are many things to consider when you choose therapy options for your child. One thing many people don’t know is that children who are able to have therapy in familiar environments are often able to meet and surpass goals more quickly than in a formal clinical environment due to several factors. This can range
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There are many options when it comes to healthcare for your child. In addition to in-office visits, home healthcare is also available and offers quite a few benefits for you and your family. From providing therapy in comfortable surroundings to saving time, here are some reasons why pediatric in home health care may be the best way to go. Staying
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When children are chronically anxious, even the most well-meaning parents can fall into a negative cycle and, not wanting a child to suffer, actually exacerbate the youngster’s anxiety. It happens when parents, anticipating a child’s fears, try to protect her from them. Here are pointers for helping children escape the cycle of anxiety. None of us wants to see a
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What to Avoid for Better Learning: Food Sensitivities in kids with ADHD and Learning Disabilities Kids with ADHD and children who have learning disabilities are notorious for also having certain food sensitivities. Meeting the nutritional needs of these children can be tricky; on one hand, it’s hard to avoid certain ingredients that seem to be present in everything (I’m looking
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Scary stuff exists everywhere in the world, and for kid’s with special needs, the dangers might be harder to decipher and interpret. Most new parents “baby-proof” their living space, but parent’s of kids with special needs often need to go one step further and leave “no stone un-turned” and be extra vigilant. Here are a few good reminders of things
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