A commonly asked question of pediatric physical therapists by parents is, “When will my child walk?” Walking is a very visible sign for parents that a child is developing into their own little person and brings parents relief of not having to carry or wheel their child everywhere. As a parent of a late walker, […]
Dressing Skills in Early Childhood
One of the main occupations of childhood is learning to be independent in all self-care activities. These are the things children have to do everyday, usually in the morning, to get ready to go to school or out into the community. Common examples include dressing, self-feeding, toileting, brushing teeth, brushing hair, bathing, and other hygiene […]
Encouraging Use of AAC Devices
Does your child use an Augmentative/Alternative communication (AAC) device to communicate? If so, he or she probably receives speech therapy in order to teach skills necessary to facilitate appropriate and functional usage of the AAC device. It can sometimes be difficult to encourage your child to use a communication device in settings other than with […]
5 Ways To Encourage Language Development in Your Preschooler
As a parent of a preschooler you may be asking yourself, “What can I do to help my child’s language development in preparation for kindergarten?” After all, your child will be taking part in conversations that rely on them to answer questions, share stories, and comprehend information as they interact with peers, teachers, other familiar […]
