by Annie Tao | Jun 23, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Sensory, Sensory Processing
By: Sofia Medina Growing children rely on their senses from birth onward to explore and make sense of their surrounding world. Through sight, hearing, touching, tasting, smelling, and even moving, young children process the information obtained through their senses,...
by Annie Tao | Nov 11, 2021 | Autism, Family
Traveling with a family member who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can seem overwhelming and challenging, leading many families to opt-out of travel altogether. With the holidays coming up, many families will be taking advantage of vacation time and traveling to...
by Annie Tao | Sep 7, 2021 | Autism, Family, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Support group
Beginning therapy for the first time can be nerve wracking, especially for first-time parents or parents who’ve recently received a diagnosis for their child. Take a deep breath and begin the process at your pace. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Whether you want to...
by Annie Tao | Aug 31, 2021 | Family, Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy
Children with developmental delays and ASD can sometimes struggle to maintain a fair “tripod” grasp when writing, coloring, or using any type of writing device due to poor fine motor control and weak hand muscles. Incorporating adaptive equipment can be fun, but often...
by Annie Tao | Aug 24, 2021 | Autism, Family, Language Development, Mental Health, Sensory Processing, Speech & Language Therapy, Speech Development, Support group
In this article we are talking about Early Intervention for Speech and Language Therapy, and how it can Change the Trajectory of Your Child’s Long-Term Communication Skills What is Early Intervention? Early Intervention (EI) is the treatment of developmental delays in...
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