What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)? Have you seen a child or adult press a button on an iPad program that speaks for them, point to or exchange a picture to communicate with someone else, or use gestures or signs to communicate their ideas? All of these are types of AAC. If you are […]
What Does Your Body Good?
Whole, soy, almond, organic and everything in between. There are so many options for “milk” out there it can be incredible daunting deciding which one is right for you and your family. Some people have allergies or intolerances to dairy, nuts and soy that can limit their selections. Fortunately, today, there are many options for […]
7 Ways to Encourage Joint Attention in Your Child
As children grow through their infant and toddler years, physical skills such as learning to walk and jump are not the only skills they are developing. Their brains are also growing rapidly as their cognitive skills develop. One important aspect of cognition is called joint attention, which begins to emerge around the age of 9 […]
6 Signs Your Child Could Benefit From Physical Therapy
Most people know that physical therapists help patients with a specific diagnosis or after an orthopedic surgery, but did you know that children can benefit from physical therapy as well? Physical therapy can help children of all ages including infants, improve their strength, posture, balance as well as coordination for functional movement to help promote […]
4 Fun Facts About How Babies Learn to Walk
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, […]
