By Amanda Grigg Leslie, MS, OTR/L With the heat already intensifying this summer, it’s becoming more and more necessary to keep children inside while also trying to find ways to keep them busy with indoor play! Therefore, here are a few ways to use household items with minimal setup/cleanup to keep little brains and bodies […]
Explore moreby Monica Garcia, ECI Regional Manager With summer finally here, we are all excited for some fun in the sun however its important to remember some very important child safety tips to keep children safe while enjoying the outdoors. Whether you are getting ready for a trip to the beach/lake, a theme park or even […]
Explore moreUnder the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), there is something called “procedural safeguards.” These are legal protections that protect you the parent and your child during the evaluation and during the IEP process. The school must provide parents with the written explanation of your rights under IDEA. They don’t necessarily state how or what […]
Explore moreBy Amanda Grigg, MS, OTR/L, Pediatric Occupational Therapist Although it can be challenging to accommodate for picky eaters, it is “usually a temporary behavior and is a part of normal development in preschool children,” (Lam, 2015). However, if picky eating is becoming a barrier to the family dynamics and routine, we recommend talking to your […]
Explore moreby Renae Forchione M.EdSpecial Education Advocate and Trainer Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team Communication Communication with your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team should NEVER be limited to just the annual review. Be proactive and establish effective methods of communicating with your child’s IEP team. Equally important, you should do this on a regular basis […]
Explore moreby Holly GroganEVP of Therapy Services at Brighton Center Many parents wonder how to get their child to bed and how to keep them in their bed all night. Many children fall asleep anywhere but their own beds at bedtime. Children’s days are filled with lots of play which means they need a few hours […]
Explore moreWhat are some of your fondest memories of childhood? Take a moment and think of two or three memories that make you smile…. Are any of them with you outside and enjoying the outdoors? I bet the answer is yes! The freedom, the adventure and the joy of childhood often takes place in the sunshine […]
Explore moreHealthy Brain Development in Infants and Toddlers JoAnn DuffeyECI Regional Manager Have you ever heard that a child’s brain is like a sponge? They soak up everything that’s going on around them, even when parents and caregivers think a child is not paying attention. 90% of brain development and growth happens before kindergarten. From birth […]
Explore moreBy Amanda Grigg, MS, OTR & Emily Alvarez, MOT, OTR When most people think of sensory play, they picture different textures and bins to explore with hands. While this is a great example of sensory play for the tactile system, there are many other sensory systems that need to be addressed. Sensory play can also […]
Explore moreFrom our Director of Early Childhood Intervention, Julie Yocham, MS, LPC-S, LMFT (adapted from original article by Jennifer Kelly Geddes) Even small seasonal shifts on the clock can mess with your baby’s sleep schedule. Here’s how to handle switching to and from daylight saving time so your little one can stay the course with his […]
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