In the most recent issue of Pediatric Physical Therapy there are three articles regarding autism/autism spectrum disorder and gross motor skills. I was actually really excited to see this because I … [Read more...]
My Child Can Walk – Now What?
First of all give your kiddo a high five! Its great that they are walking. I always laugh because I like to warn parents of kids that I work with that once their kiddo starts walking that's all … [Read more...]
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2011
I love Top 10 lists! Here is this years list of Top 10 Blog Posts: 10. Core Muscles: Building a Solid Foundation 9. No Kid Left Inside - Benefits of Outdoor Play 8. Having a Ball With Core … [Read more...]
Obstacle Course Fun!
Do your kids ever get tired of the same activities during therapy or even while playing? Well one of the ways I've tried to spice things up is by adding in obstacle courses. Generally I take the … [Read more...]
‘Spiderman’ Climbing
Climbing is a great way for kids to work on core muscle strength, balance, motor planning, coordination, visual focus and attention. Notice in the video how he has to attend to where to place his … [Read more...]