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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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Sibling Rivalry and Conflict Resolution Advice

May 16, 2012

With having more than one child comes the chance of sibling rivalry. Many brothers and sisters fight from time to time. Some siblings become great friends where others feel the need to compete for their parents’ attention, material possessions, obtaining better grades, or excelling in sports. No matter what the fight is about, it can [...]

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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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Expressive vs. Receptive Language

May 15, 2012

Speech-Language Pathologists often throw around the terms “expressive language” and “receptive language” as though they are in everyone’s vocabulary. To clear up any confusion, here are definitions for these terms in simple language. What is Receptive Language: Receptive language is the understanding of language “input.” This includes the understanding of both words and gestures. Receptive [...]

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Why Doesn’t My Child Like Bath Time?

May 15, 2012

Typically bath time is either an extremely preferred activity or a least preferred activity for parents and children alike, as there are many sensory components involved with bath time. Bath time is supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, which can ideally calm a child down before bedtime or help to wake a child [...]

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Tummy Time Frequently Asked Questions

May 13, 2012

What exactly is tummy time? Tummy time is either: Supervised time when your child is laying on a firm flat surface on her tummy. When your child is being in a position where she is face down and has to lift her head up against gravity. Why does my child need tummy time? Why is [...]

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Hey, PE Teachers! Start Picking Team Leaders Who Will Pick The Right Kids For The Right Reasons!

May 11, 2012

Do you remember when your gym teacher picked two team captains and they got to pick their teams? Were you the captain? Great! Were you the last one picked? Not great. If the team captains are always the most popular or the most athletic of the bunch, make sure to rotate in those that are [...]

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3 Tips For A Bed Time Routine | Pediatric Therapy TV

May 10, 2012

In today’s webisode, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst gives viewers 3 practical tips on how to get your child into a bed-time routine.    Read this blog for more bed-time routine tips: In This Video You Will Learn: What type of bed-time schedule to create Why consistency matter when starting a bed-time routine At what time [...]

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10 Do’s and Don’ts for Talking about Adoption

May 9, 2012

“Where do babies come from?” This question can feel overwhelming for any parent to tackle, but when adoption is a part of your child’s story, this question can become more complicated. Understanding adoption as a part of one’s identity is a life-long process. As your child’s understanding of family, relationships, and society develops, so will [...]

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How To Create A Sensory Bin With Your Child

May 8, 2012

A sensory bin is almost always a huge hit during therapy sessions. A sensory bin is oftentimes filled with rice, beans, or sand, along with cups to pour and dig with, and small objects to locate (e.g., plastic animals, puzzle pieces, coins). Other tactile media could also be used in the sensory bin (e.g., cotton [...]

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