by ICT | Nov 6, 2020 | Child Development
For children with different abilities (such as those with autism or other developmental differences), struggling with social communication is common. As pediatric speech and occupational therapists, we spend a lot of time helping these children build skills to be able...
by ICT | Aug 14, 2020 | Child Development
Parent stress, in general, runs high these days. We are several months into a global pandemic, and parents have a lot to worry about: Health and finances. Job losses or working from home (while juggling another round of distance learning). Wondering when life will...
by ICT | Jul 15, 2020 | Child Development
Decades of research tell us that routines are good for kids. They create boundaries for eating, sleeping and activity, set expectations, and help children feel in control and safe. As families continue to spend more time at home due to the pandemic (especially during...
by ICT | Apr 10, 2020 | ICT
If you’re the parent of a child with developmental challenges, you might be struggling to address their sensory needs during this time of social distancing. When we checked in with one of our favorite occupational therapists, Natasha Bravo, the first point she made...
by ICT | Feb 8, 2020 | Child Development, ICT
When our toddlers are whining or our school-aged children are struggling with homework, it’s normal to want to step in and stop it. For one thing, we don’t want to see our children unhappy. And, let’s face it – whining, crying and complaining are like those...
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