DIY Tips for Building a Sensory Room
As the parent of a child with a sensory processing disorder, you likely understand how important it is to provide a soothing and stimulating atmosphere where your child feels safe and invited. Sensory rooms are a great way to offer this level of comfort and help them to strengthen their senses in an environment that’s […]
Employee Spotlight: Kristen Kolwicz, Physical Therapist
At CFZ Pediatric Therapy (CFZ) our goal is to help children and adolescents of all ages feel confident in growing their abilities through therapeutic programs that strengthen and teach new skills for use in everyday life. Services include: Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech Therapy (ST). Our monthly, “Employee Spotlight Series,” offers a […]
School’s Out: Ideas to Keep Kids on a Routine over Summer Break
“No more pencils, no more books…” Well not, exactly. Just because school is out, doesn’t mean we should take the structure and security of a schedule and routines out of our children’s days. In fact you can easily transition kids into a schedule that adds in fun time and keeps them motivated over the summer […]
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month: Meet CFZ Pediatric Therapy’s Speech Language Pathologists
Communications are at the center of everything we do today. From family time, to work life, the focus on communications is growing – especially in an increasingly digital age. By age six, most children already understand about 13,000 words (compared to an adult’s 60,000) even if they don’t usually speak that many. May is Better […]
3 Spring-ready Sensory Activities to Enjoy Outdoors with Kids
If there’s one thing children love more than anything, its playtime. Not only because it means time to run around with their peers in enjoyment, but also because it offers them a chance to use their creativity in freely. There’s more to play time than pretending to be a princess or running around with a […]
Employee Spotlight: Erin Wells, Occupational Therapist
CFZ Pediatric Therapy (CFZ) is dedicated to providing children and adolescents of all ages and abilities with therapeutic programs that help them to learn new skills they can use in life. Our main therapy service areas include: physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech therapy (ST). In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll meet members […]
Interactive Metronome (IM) Basic Overview
Working in the field of rehabilitation comes with a lot of planning, testing and trying new things. When it comes to cognitive and motor skills, there are a number of treatment options that may assist. For ADHD specifically, one intervention that has shown promising results is Interactive Metronome. In this blog we’ll take a closer […]
April is Autism Awareness Month: 5 Facts
At CFZ Pediatric Therapy we are committed to helping children and families of all abilities. Our autism therapy services and professional staff work to improve children’s well-being and help each child to reach their full potential. During the month of April we recognize those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Our focus […]
Employee Spotlight: Cory Robertson, Occupational Therapist
CFZ Pediatric Therapy (CFZ) is dedicated to providing children and adolescents of all ages and abilities with therapeutic programs that help them to learn new skills they can use in life and grow in a supportive environment. Our 3 main therapy areas include: physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech therapy (ST) options to […]
Celebrating Inclusion on World Down Syndrome Day
Being a part of a grander community is what makes us tick as humans. The bonds we share with family and friends, the experiences we have both alone and with others, and more importantly, the milestones we reach as the years pass, all make the journey called “life” one to be celebrated each day. Having […]