by Skill Point Therapy | Feb 2, 2025 | Developmental Delays
Recognizing developmental milestones, such as sitting alone, babbling, or self-feeding, provides essential insights into a child’s growth and potential need for early intervention. Any significant delay, such as not bearing weight on legs by 5 months or lack of...
by Skill Point Therapy | Feb 1, 2025 | Autism Spectrum Disorder
Early signs of autism in toddlers can vary widely. They include delayed language development, issues with social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. You may notice distress at changes, atypical reactions to sensory inputs, or a preference for solitude. Some...
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...
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