Children are natural explorers of the world around them. They possess an innate curiosity and a boundless well of energy that drives them to learn and grow. Play is how they discover, understand, and make sense of the world. For…
How To Improve Handwriting Skills Through The Power Of Occupational Therapy
When it comes to childhood development, mastering handwriting skills is a fundamental milestone. This ability lays the foundation for effective communication and contributes to academic success. As children grow and develop, their fine motor skills play a crucial role in…
5 Specialized Therapy Services To Help Kids Grow and Thrive
Seeing a child struggling with developmental, emotional, or behavioral challenges is heartbreaking as a parent. Fortunately, there are specialized therapy services available that can help children reach their full potential. Whether your child has autism, ADHD, anxiety, or any other…
What Does Occupational Therapy For Infants Look Like?
This featured guest post is by Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Mary Kate, with NAPA Center who explains what occupational therapy for infants looks like from ages 0 to 12 months. She tells you what to look for along with ways an…
5 Activities To Build Hand Strength Cutting With Scissors
Did you know that scissors skills are an important milestone in childhood development? Cutting with scissors helps to build hand strength, develop hand-eye coordination, improve bilateral coordination, and improve attention to tasks. Additionally, while using scissors the child is improving…
What Is Fine Motor Skills?
What is fine motor skills? You may hear this term used commonly amongst therapists, doctors, and other medical personnel. For most, we use our fine motor functions daily, like holding a cup of coffee, using our fingers to scroll on…
Visual Motor Integration (8 Simple Activities for Children)
What is visual motor integration? Visual motor integration is the ability for your child’s hands and eyes to work together to guide their movements. Their eyes tell their brain how to move, and then their brain tells their hands to…
10 Best Therapy Toys for Kids
Therapy toys are vital in a child’s development, especially early on. For a child with cerebral palsy, autism, sensory challenges, behavioral issues, ADHD, or motor delays, therapy toys are a great way to encourage learning and development through playtime! Let’s…
Top 15 Fidget Toys for Kids
Fidget toys for kids are the ultimate calming tool to help you focus and concentrate. Does your child have anxiety, ADHD, sensory challenges, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, or likes to twiddle things in their hands? If you answered yes to any…
5 Easy Proprioception Exercises by a Physical Therapist
In this blog, NAPA pediatric physical therapist Larissa is here to share some easy proprioception exercises for toddlers and children. Good proprioception is an important part of everyone’s life whether you are 1 year old or 99 years old. What…
18 Best Toys for Cerebral Palsy (Ultimate Buyer’s Guide)
Are you looking for the best toys for cerebral palsy to improve sensory challenges, muscle strength, balance, or coordination? If you answered yes, we got you covered! The following list provides a variety of award-winning, highly rated, and therapist-approved toys…
8 Great Sensory Tools for Kids
Are you looking for fun sensory tools to help your child explore and learn better? Sensory activities are especially helpful if your precious one is… A baby A toddler Special needs (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Disorder) Experiences anxiety How…
