How Occupational Therapy Can Help Children Recover from Sports Concussions
Note: This blog post is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used in place of professional medical treatment or diagnosis from a doctor, surgeon, therapist, or other expert. Youth sports are an important part of being a kid in America. From peewee football to tee-ball, soccer, gymnastics, lacrosse, track and field, basketball, […]
Parenting Tips for Children with Sensory Processing Disorders
Around the country, awareness of sensory processing disorders is growing, as is medical understanding of what these conditions are and how to address them. Sensory processing disorders (SPDs) affect the way the nervous system receives and processes the senses—seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, and tasting—resulting in atypical and often unpleasant responses to otherwise normal stimuli. Sensory […]
The Benefits of Yoga for Kids in Early & Middle Childhood
Children today are more sedentary than ever. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only one in three kids are physically active every day, and those habits are hard to break—about a third of high schoolers play video or computer games for 3 or more hours on an average school day. That’s […]
CFZ Pediatric Therapy Is Offering Two Sessions of Kids’ Yoga This Winter!
Looking for a fun, affordable activity to help keep your kids occupied (and fit!) this winter? Look no further than yoga classes at CFZ Pediatric Therapy at 382 South Main Street in Cheshire, Connecticut! Keep reading to learn more. Early Childhood Class (Ages 2-6) This 45-minute class is filled with various yoga poses, dancing, singing, […]
Tips for Preparing Your Child with Autism for Halloween
When it comes to favorite holidays, most kids are enthusiastic members of Team Halloween. And why not? Kids get to dress up like their favorite monsters or other characters, and there’s usually quite a lot of candy involved. Unfortunately, many of the things that make Halloween so popular can also make it very difficult for […]
How Visiting a Pumpkin Patch Can Help Kids Practice Physical Therapy
Here in New England, there’s almost no fall tradition that’s more beloved by people of all ages than a visit to the local pumpkin patch. Pumpkin patches are terrific places to pick pumpkins for decoration or to eat (or both)! They also often feature other family-friendly activities like corn mazes, petting zoos, and more. But […]
Upcoming Event: CFZ Pediatric Therapy Greet & Treat, 10/28 @ 2:00pm
Saturday, Oct 28, 2017 CFZ Pediatric Therapy Greet & Treat 2:00-5:00 Special Event! Some children with special needs may have difficulty physically walking house to house or attending loud holiday functions. In attempts to make these holiday traditions less overwhelming and more accessible, CFZ Pediatric Therapy and Pediatric Therapy will be holding our first “Greet […]
Treatment for Hypotonia/Low Muscle Tone in Infants & Toddlers in CT
Note: This blog is for informational purposes only and shouldn’t be used as a replacement for professional medical treatment or diagnosis from a pediatrician or other trained professional. Low muscle tone, also known as hypotonia, is a condition marked by poor muscle strength, tone, and control. “Low muscle tone” isn’t a diagnosis or condition in […]
Special Needs Exercise Programs for Kids in Connecticut
It’s common knowledge that exercise is important for children. Physical activity improves health, development, and even mental health among kids of all ages. Unfortunately, for many children with special needs exercise can be more difficult than for their peers. In fact, the epidemic of childhood obesity has been shown to disproportionately affect children with special […]
Occupational Therapy Puzzles: Using Puzzles In Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy is a field of physical therapy that helps children to overcome injuries or developmental deficits in motor development, sensory perception, or other executive functions. This is done in order to empower them to perform the activities or “occupations” of daily life with confidence. At CFZ Pediatric Therapy, we’ve always believed that a […]