by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Aug 29, 2022 | ASD, Autism, Awareness, Development, Newsletter
This post provides information about what Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may look like in some children and when parents might want to seek more advice in supporting their children. Any time a child receives a diagnosis it changes things. But caregivers need to...
by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Aug 21, 2022 | Balance, Development, Infant, Midline, Newborn, Newsletter, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Play, Prone, Rolling, Side-lying, Supine, Tummy Time
In our last blog we talked about all of the different positions babies can play in for the first few months of life. These positions are important to allow our infants to begin stretching and strengthening the muscles in their trunk, hips, and shoulders...
by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Aug 20, 2022 | Adaptive, Golf, Inclusion, Newsletter, Recreation
In July the USGA held its first ever US Adaptive Open for competitors with disabilities. What a great opportunity for the competitors to share their love of golf with others. We applaud the USGA’s efforts for inclusion and look forward to seeing more events like...
by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Aug 17, 2022 | Development, Newborn, Newsletter, Prone, Supine, Tummy Time
As new parents we eagerly await our newest addition taking their first steps. But as the saying goes, you must first learn to crawl before you can walk. In the first several months of life, babies begin exploratory movements while interacting with parents,...
by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Aug 8, 2022 | Foot, Newsletter, Shoes
Why? Shoes serve a variety of functions, some may be more obvious than others. When first buying shoes, parents often consider the potential for a shoe to provide warmth, protection, and look cute. However, shoes also help support a kiddo’s foot development! For...
by wemakepixels_9e7mpm | Jul 31, 2022 | Development, Family, Newsletter, Potty Training
Potty training is a step toward independence for children. However, parents and caregivers have other things to consider like added responsibilities, increased social pressure, frequent bathroom trips, regular clothing changes, cleaning up accidents, extra emotional...