Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy (also referred to as Diplegic Cerebral Palsy) is one of the most common types of CP diagnosed in children today. It affects nearly 80% of people diagnosed. With that said, you may be wondering… What does…
5 Questions To Ask Your Pediatric Physical Therapist For The Best Experience
Is your child currently working with a pediatric physical therapist or about to start soon? As a parent it may be overwhelming at times, especially if you’re new to pediatric therapy, to know what questions to ask. A good therapist-client…
7 Tasty ‘Real’ Pureed Food Recipes for Kids – Quick n’ Easy
Do you need some quick n’ easy kid-friendly ideas for pureed food recipes? These recipes are a go-to for many parents and therapists for kids who experience swallowing issues, the inability to chew, or severe food sensitivity. You want to…
Aphasia vs Dysphagia – What’s The Difference?
Aphasia vs dysphagia, what’s the difference? Although aphasia and dysphagia sound similar, they actually mean completely different things. Aphasia is a language disorder, whereas dysphagia is a swallowing disorder. Let’s dive deeper into these conditions. What is Aphasia? Aphasia is…
A PT’s Opinion on Sitting Cross Legged – Tailor Sitting
What is the Tailor Sitting (“Sitting Cross Legged or Criss Cross Applesauce”) Position? If you know what “criss-cross applesauce” sitting looks like, you have seen a tailor sitting position (also known as sitting cross legged). This position is when a…
Hand2Mind Scooter Board – Develop Gross Motor Skills
Did you know a scooter board helps kids with or without special needs develop gross motor skills, increase muscle strength, and perform daily activities or exercises? It is an incredibly lightweight tool to encourage balance and motor planning. Children with…
5 Occupational Therapy Scooter Board Activities
My favorite toys and pieces of equipment are those that are open-ended, lending themselves to a variety of therapeutic and playful uses. An occupational therapy scooter board is one such piece of equipment! The scooter board can be used either…
5 High Calorie Foods for Picky Eaters and Tube-Fed Kids
Parents of picky eaters and tube-fed kids often struggle to ensure their children are getting enough calories each day. While some favorite foods are high in calories, they may not be rich in nutrients – think ice cream, chips, and fried…
What Does It Mean To Have A “Weak Core”?
Parents of children with movement difficulties, no matter the diagnosis, are often told by doctors, therapists, and other health professionals that their child has “a weak core”. Okay so they can’t do a sit-up or they have weak abdominals…but that’s…
Why Stretching Is Important – 4 Things You May Not Know
Recently I was having a conversation with a parent about why stretching is important. Her son has Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and is really tight pretty much everywhere, but more specifically, his hamstrings (back of his thigh muscles) and adductors…
8 Super Fun Activities for Kids with Cerebral Palsy to Improve Skills
Activities for kids with cerebral palsy to encourage movement can drastically improve a child’s skills both physically and mentally over time. But what things should you do? There are many activities to benefit your child focused on: Fine motor skills…
4 Types of Treatments for Cerebral Palsy
You may be wondering what are the treatments for cerebral palsy? More importantly, what type of treatment is right for your child? There is not just one type of treatment method available to you but multiple options. These options may…
