Does My Child with Autism Really Require The Help Of A Speech Therapist?
Any child that is diagnosed with autism disorder is recommended for speech therapy. This might seem odd because most people with autism are either extremely verbal or non-verbal. But even the very verbal children with autism spectrum disorder are likely to misunderstand and misuse language on a regular basis. On the other hand, non-verbal children […]
Key Questions To Ask About Your Kid’s School Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy during school hours is a service offered for kids in special education that are having trouble with sensory or fine motor skills. It is tempting to assume that once you have successfully had this service included in your child’s education program, you do not have to worry about him or her anymore. Regrettably, […]
Interview With Dr. John Rusin – A Hybrid Strength Coach and A Sports Performance Physical Therapist
Dr. John Rusin is a ‘hybrid strength coach’ and a sports performance physical therapist. He has a ton of experience working with clients, who range from professional athletes to ‘weekend warriors’. As the title suggests, Rusin’s main focus is in building strength but he also helps to prevent injuries and aid recovery. Read on to […]
Can Aquatic Therapy Help Kids With Special Needs To Reach Their Full Potential?
Commonly referred to as pool therapy, aquatic therapy uses the distinct properties of water to rehabilitate patients with chronic illness or after injury. When used on kids, it facilitates the acquisition of developmental milestones, improving social, fitness and life-long leisure skills while at it. Here are a few ways aquatic therapy can be used to […]
Can Overtraining Lead To Long Term Pain?
Overtraining can result in a number of unwanted complications, including long term pain and disability, if left unchecked. When it comes to our bodies, pain is unacceptable while discomfort is tolerable. Actually, there is a threshold of pain tolerance that is distinct to each individual. It is critical to understand this limit and respect it […]
Creating A Sensory Garden For Your Child
If you are new to sensory gardens, it is a garden-like environment that is used to stimulate senses. The stimulation process will be facilitated with the use of plants and other materials that engages the person’s senses of sound, taste, touch, smell and sight. Best of all, these gardens are beneficial to both children and […]
What Should You Do If You Spot Development Delays In Your Child’s Speech Abilities?
Every child’s abilities to learn is different, which means their pace may be slower or faster than other children. In addition, the range of what is normal is substantially wide. Hence, it helps to know the various signs that your child might not have certain skills other kids have at his or her age. You […]
How To Help Children Who Have Apraxia
Identified as a type of motor speech disorder, Apraxia affects the body’s natural ability to produce speech. As motor speech disorders are neurological disorder in nature, it means that the patient’s (child’s) brain is experiencing difficulty in coordinating the lower jaw, lips and tongue to produce speech. Hence, children with apraxia often struggle with articulating […]
Why You Should Include Aquatic Therapy For Knee Rehab Programs
Rehabilitation is commonly known as the process of regaining and restoring physical function and strength that was lost from a recent injury. Rehab can also be used to treat a wide spectrum of conditions such as an ankle sprain or helping a stroke survivor walk, to more serious conditions that revolve around the patient’s nervous […]
Using Hydrotherapy To Manage Recovery For A Spinal Cord Injury
A spinal cord injury usually occurs when the spine receives a sudden and traumatic blow, causing a fracture or vertebrae to dislocate. The damage begins when any displaced disc materials or bone fragments tear into the spinal cord tissue. When the vertebrae are compressed, it crushes and destroys axons which are extensions of nerve cells […]