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What is the Vestibular System | Pediatric Therapy TV

May 17, 2012

In today’s webisode a Pediatric Occupational Therapist explains to our viewers what the vestibular system is.  Find out more on the vestibular system from our conditions page by clicking here Click here to read a blog on Vestibular Senses In This Video You Will Learn: What the foundation of the Vestibular System is What Receptors [...]

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Why Is My Child So Picky About The Clothes He/She Wears?

May 16, 2012

We’ve all put on a wool sweater or scarf that feels really itchy and irritating on our skin. You feel in constant discomfort all day long when you move the slightest bit, its distracting for you all day, and you promise yourself you’ll never wear it again. Kids with tactile hypersensitivities experience this on a [...]

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What is Echolalia and How Does It Relate To Autism | Pediatric Therapy Tv

May 3, 2012

In today’s webisode, a pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist sheds some light on what Echolalia is and it’s connection to Autism.  For more information on Echolalia, read this blog: http://nspt4kids.com/parenting/echolalia-what-is-it/ In This Video You Will Learn: What Echolalia is How Echolalia relates to Autism When Echolalia is developmentally appropriate Video Transcription: Announcer: From Chicago’s leading [...]

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Strategies to Promote Increased Trunk Control at Home and at School

May 1, 2012

As discussed in my previous blog, our trunk muscles (“core”) greatly influence how we move through our environment and how we engage in gross motor and fine motor activities throughout the day.  Below are a few simple ways to include trunk strengthening into your child’s daily routine. Trunk Control Activities For Your Child: Make sure [...]

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Birthday Party Anxiety

April 30, 2012

It’s surprising to some, how a birthday party invitation can be anxiety provoking for a child. For some, it evokes strong social anxiety if they don’t have friends, don’t know how to make friends, perceive that they are not liked by other children and fear embarrassment. Some children are right on track with social development [...]

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How does decreased trunk control affect my child’s schoolwork?

April 24, 2012

Our trunk muscles (“core”) greatly influence how we move through our environment and how we engage in gross motor and fine motor activities throughout the day. Trunk muscles affect our ability to sit and stand, to carry a backpack or briefcase, to carry books and materials throughout the day, and the ability to participate in [...]

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Helpful Tips to Get Your Child into a Bedtime Routine

April 23, 2012

Many parents struggle with getting their children to bed on time. Parents often give their children a bedtime that is not met. To help get your child following a routine and eliminate a bedtime battle, try the following tips. 5 Steps to Creating a Stress-free Bedtime: Create a picture schedule to help your son or daughter complete [...]

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Promoting Your Child’s Independence with Everyday Tasks

April 20, 2012

Have you ever done something for your kids when you know that they can or should do it for themselves?  Some examples include, tying their shoes for them, zipping or buttoning their coat, cutting their food, making their bed, making their lunch, and doing their laundry. Every parent is guilty of doing this every once [...]

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When it’s more than a case of “The Mondays”: Motivating your Child when School Is Challenging

April 18, 2012

“I hate school, I’m never going back!” “I can’t do it!” “ I’m not smart like the other kids.” “My teacher hates me.” If you’ve heard these comments from your child, you are not alone. Children with learning differences in particular are at risk for school burn-out. The work is challenging and the battle seems [...]

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ADHD Treatment Options

April 17, 2012

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions. The United States Center for Disease Control has recently indicated that approximately ten percent of the school age population has been diagnosed with ADHD (CDC, 2010). Typical symptoms that are exhibited in a child with ADHD include: a lack of attention to [...]

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