Building blocks can be used to develop many skills we work on in occupational therapy. We would like to talk to you about imitation of block design and all the different areas this will help your child. First, do you have wooden blocks or plastic? In my opinion,...
Do you have trouble teaching your child a new activity or a new skill? When teaching your learner a new task, the best thing you can perform is prompting. Prompting refers to the level of instruction you give your child when you ask them to complete a task. This can...
As someone who works in pediatric physical therapy, I get very excited to see children playing outside and participating in different sports. However, I am also someone who understands the hardship that comes along with injuries, especially head injuries. We are...
What is stuttering? Stuttering is when fluent speech becomes broken up by repetition of sounds, syllables, words; interruptions known as blocks; or prolongations of sounds. When does it begin? It is developmentally appropriate for stuttering to occur between 2-5 years...
Using utensils at mealtime is an essential skill that will promote independence and confidence while eating. This can result in children being more willing to try different foods and improve motor planning skills. A key factor for feeding when it comes to trying new...
Holiday meal times can sometimes be stressful for both picky eaters and their parents. The different smells of the various foods can often be overwhelming for a child with feeding difficulties. Children can still enjoy spending time with family! In order to reduce...
There is no doubt that the challenges of online learning have been felt throughout the community. With this becoming a more prominent method of schooling than ever before, it’s important that we keep the kid’s physical health in mind as well as optimizing their...
NEW LOCATION ALERT! TEAM 4 Kids is growing! We are excited to announce TEAM 4 Kids 3.0 will be in Avondale located at 1585 N. 113th Ave Suite 102. Our Avondale location will feature a parent lounge, sibling lounge, messy play room, theme room, individual treatment...
What is postural stability? Postural stability is your child’s ability to sit in an upright and unsupported sitting position. When kids have to concentrate sitting correctly, they can quickly fatigue which will affect their ability to focus on eating. Good posture is...
Halloween can be a stressful night for some kids, especially those that have trouble communicating. Nonverbal children can use these tips to have a successful Halloween. Blue Candy Bucket. Last year there was a spike in awareness of the blue bucket that signifies a...
