A peanut ball is a versatile therapy tool utilized by both physical and occupational therapists which can also be used for simple and effective home exercises for your kiddo. Here are seven physio ball or peanut ball exercises to try…
5 Great Service Dog Breeds for Kids
If your child has special needs, specific service dog breeds may be a wonderful trained helper to assist with daily activities. Most importantly, a loyal companion to fit into your family’s lifestyle and child’s needs. So you may be wondering…
10 Best Therapy Toys for Kids
Therapy toys play a vital role 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…
The Peanut Exercise Ball for Kids – Is It Worth It?
If you need a budget-friendly exercise ball for kids to boost muscle strength, coordination, and balance, then the Peanut Ball is worth learning about. There are many benefits ball therapy provides to kids with or without motor delays, autism, and…
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…
Are You And Your Child New to Physical Therapy? 8 Ideas For A Successful Mindset
When a family finds themselves needing physical therapy for a child with neurological damage or delay, a genetic condition, prematurity, or other conditions with significant risk factors for gross motor delays, they frequently feel scared and overwhelmed. They don’t know…
4 Physical Therapy Exercises for Gait and Balance
Taking steps and walking is one of the most common physical therapy goals for families I hear. This is not at all surprising! Walking is a big gross motor milestone, and it gives your child greater independence within their environment….
Non-Invasive Hip Dysplasia Prevention in Children with Cerebral Palsy
What can parents of children with Cerebral Palsy do to help prevent or reduce hip dysplasia? Cerebral Palsy (CP) has been described as “a group of disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that is attributed…
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…
9 Frequently Asked Questions About Intensive Physical Therapy
Intensive physical therapy is a powerful form of therapy to help children with developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, or neurological disorders like cerebral palsy. You may be wondering things like: What is intensive physical therapy? How is intensive PT different…
5 Benefits of Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training (Even If Your Child “Can’t Walk”)
Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) is a long fancy name for walking on a treadmill with support. “Bodyweight supported” is usually done with the help of certain types of equipment (i.e Universal exercise unit, gait trainer, etc.). Here specifically,…
Pedi Wrap Leg Immobilizers for Kids (Is It Worth It?)
If you need an effective tool to aid your child in standing and walking the Pedi Wrap Leg Immobilizers are worth learning about. The support a leg immobilizer provides allows kids to progress in their development confidently. With that said,…
