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How To Avoid Anxiety As School Ends

May 22, 2013

The school year is in winding down and classes are becoming less structured on lessons and more focused on summer, end-of-the-year parties, and outdoor days. This time can be very exciting and fun, however it may also feel chaotic, unpredictable, and even sad for some children; children who are uncomfortable with change, children who have [...]

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Help Your Child Learn to Develop Social Skills

May 21, 2013

As children begin to end their school year and begin summer camps, the idea of meeting new friends can be a scary one for them.  Parents can play a key role in preparing their children for a fun and exciting summer camp experience by practicing these social skills with their children. 7 Methods To Prepare [...]

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The Importance of One-On-One Time with Your Child

May 21, 2013

One-on-one time you spend with your child is priceless. It says to your child, “You are special.” It symbolizes your unconditional love for your child. There is nothing that can replace your undivided attention. Special time works best when several guidelines are followed. Guidelines for One-On-One Time with Your Child: Call the reserved time a [...]

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How To Make a Weighted Animal

May 14, 2013

Here at North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we utilize weighted objects for a countless number of activities. They can be used as a self-regulation strategy, providing deep proprioceptive input to your child’s muscles and joints.  Various weighted materials, including vests, belts, blankets, wrist-weights and ankle-weights, are utilized in the clinic multiple times throughout the day. For [...]

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Fragile X Syndrome

May 9, 2013

Fragile X Syndrome is one of the most common forms of inherited intellectual disability in children.  This condition arises by a mutation in a single gene on the X chromosome.  Both males and females can have Fragile X; however, as males have only one X chromosome, they are usually affected more severely and show poorer [...]

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8 Tips to Ease Homework Time Stress

May 7, 2013

For many families of middle and high school students, evening time becomes a stress-filled time for everyone. This is due to the fact that tired and over-scheduled kids fight to focus to complete their homework. Fortunately, this time can become much more relaxed and productive with a few tweaks to routines and tips to help [...]

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Questions About Medication For Children

May 2, 2013

For many children, therapy or accommodations are not sufficient to support their needs.  It is often that these children will need pharmacological intervention to help improve their attentional regulation, impulse control, emotional regulation and/or behavioral self control. Parents should be honest with their pediatrician about medication as well as ask several questions about ensuring the [...]

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Eating Disorders in Children and Teens

April 29, 2013

Eating disorders are a scary topic for parents. It is critical to be aware of signs that your child may be at risk for developing an eating disorder. The earlier you can get professional intervention, the better outcomes your child will have. You may be able to prevent the eating disorder from taking over your [...]

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Nonverbal Learning Disability

April 25, 2013

The majority of learning disabilities that a child may have are language-based.  These include deficits with the child’s reading achievement as well as written expression.  Researchers have found that there is a small percentage of children that demonstrate adequate or above average verbal functioning; however, they have significant weakness with their nonverbal reasoning. Researchers and [...]

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First Fears in Children

April 19, 2013

Fears are common during early childhood; they can last for a period of just a few days or up to a few months. Things that had never bothered your child may become scary all of a sudden. As old fears are resolved, new fears may arise as your child moves through the developmental stages. Although [...]

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