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23May

Sensory Bins: Children’s opportunity to make a mess!

Written By: Nicole Martens, MSOT, OTR/L What is sensory input? Sensory input is our ability to take in information from the external environment to our body through our sensory system to make connections and meaning of the world. Our sensory system is…

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9Mar

Trunk Stability & Mobility: Foundation for Physical Development.

Physical Therapy by Elizabeth Hare, DPT

Written By: Elizabeth Hare, PT, DPT One of the biggest factors for physical development for newborns/infants/toddlers/children is their trunk stability and mobility. In order to reach, kick, roll, sit, crawl, stand, and walk, you initiate movement and stability in your trunk.…

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22Sep

Drew’s Journey

Feeding Picky Eaters by Samantha Musilek

At about the age of two and half, our son Drew began resisting a variety of foods that he ate on a regular basis. We noticed that he began to prefer salty and crunchy food and puree pouches. When discussing…

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11Aug

Side-Lying: Alternative Positioning for Newborns/Babies

Physical Therapy by Elizabeth Hare, DPT

Learn more about Elizabeth Parents frequently ask what to do if their newborn/baby does not like “tummy-time”. The side-lying position has been emphasized for new parents as an important position especially with the “safe-sleep” initiative recommending lying a baby on their…

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21May

Extreme Picky Eater, or Medical Condition? New Proclamation sheds light on long held misconception

Feeding Picky Eaters by Miriam Vicovan

By: Miriam Vicovan Americans are widely known as having a limited taste palette in relation to most of the developed world. A typical American restaurant will boast a wide variety of burger, steak, and french fry options, leaving little opportunity for…

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21May

MEDICAL BEHAVIORAL PARTNERSHIP IN TREATING CHILDREN WITH ATYPICAL PICKY EATING PATTERNS

Feeding Picky Eaters by Smita Joshi, MS, CCC-SLP

By: Smita Joshi, CCC-SLP - Feeding Therapist, Founder and Director Feeding therapy is generally the first stop for children who are recognized as picky eaters. Extreme picky eating patterns that impact nutrition, growth, health, and/or social routines fall under the title…

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21May

Messy Mealtimes: Benefits of Encouraging Food Exploration

Feeding Picky Eaters by Stefani Wade, MS, CCC-SLP

By: Stefani Wade, M.S., CCC-SLP The beginning years of life are critical development years for your child. They are learning all the skills they will need to successfully explore and interact in their environment, specifically the oral motor and feeding skills…

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2Mar

Case Study: A 7-month Old Baby with Failure to Thrive Gains Weight and Learns to Eat Solids

Feeding by Smita Joshi, MS, CCC-SLP

By: Smita Joshi, CCC-SLP, Founder and Director Baby Joe, exclusively nursed. He was diagnosed with GE reflux, failure to thrive, and failed to transition to solids. His GI specialist suggested supplementing by adding formula powder to the breast…

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1Mar

Case Study: A 22-week Premature Baby Learns to Walk!

Motor Delays Physical Therapy Premature Babies Uncategorized by Rima Lintakas, DPT

By: Rima Lintakas, DPT - Physical Therapist Baby Jane, has been seen for weekly physical therapy sessions for ~13 months via a combination of in-home sessions and live-video-visits. Baby Jane was born prematurely at 22 weeks, weighing 1lb 1oz…

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