by Skill Point Therapy | Jan 31, 2025 | Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism and co-occurring conditions often go hand in hand, affecting how children learn, communicate, and experience the world. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I have worked with hundreds of children with autism and have seen firsthand how conditions like ADHD,...
by Skill Point Therapy | Jan 30, 2025 | Child Motor Development
Mastering coordination is a key goal in pediatric occupational therapy (OT), helping children gain the skills they need for everyday activities. Many children struggle with tasks like buttoning a shirt, catching a ball, or using both hands together. Studies show that...
by Skill Point Therapy | Jan 29, 2025 | ADHD
Many people focus on the challenges of ADHD, but there are so many ADHD positives to celebrate! Studies show that people with ADHD are often highly creative, energetic, and excellent problem solvers. In fact, a Yale study found that people with ADHD are 300% more...
by Skill Point Therapy | Jan 28, 2025 | Sensory Therapy
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and anxiety often occur together in children, creating unique challenges that can impact their daily lives. SPD causes heightened sensitivity to sensory input, such as loud noises, bright lights, or certain textures, which can...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Jan 27, 2025 | Speech Therapy
Speech development with DIR/Floortime is a unique and playful approach that focuses on building communication skills through meaningful interactions. Originally designed to help children with autism, this method has expanded over the years and is now used to support...
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