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Core Strength and Handwriting
Core strength and Handwriting The Connection Between Core Strength and Handwriting Skills Kimberly Addon, MOT, OTR/L Occupational therapists frequently assess and treat challenges with fine …
Co-Regulation as a Tool for Fostering the Development of Self-Regulation Skills
Co-Regulation as a Tool for Fostering the Development of Self-Regulation Skills Written by: Kimberly Addon, MOT, OTR/L Disappointments, frustrations, disagreements, stress. These are all factors …
Sensory Processing Screening Tool for Physical Therapists: A Case Study
Sensory Processing Screening Tool for Physical Therapists: A Case Study As I began my busy week of physical therapy treatments this week, a baby and …
Idiopathic Toe Walking
Written by Dr. Erica Martin PT, DPT, PCS When children walk on the balls of their feet, without the heels touching the ground, or on …
Electrical Stimulation for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Wrapping up Cerebral Palsy Month It is the last week of Cerebral Palsy month and to wrap up this month we want to highlight our …
Cerebral Palsy and Treatment
Multimodal Approach to Treatment for Children with Cerebral Palsy Written by Dr. Mirav Newman, PT, DPT In my 20 years of practice as a pediatric …
Cerebral Palsy Month
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. We want to celebrate the warriors: children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), who every single day overcome tremendous obstacles. After …
Coordination Questionnaire for Therapist Administration
Access The Coordination Questionnaire (DCDQ) here for ages 5-15. For the Little Questionnaire, the site requests a $50 fee, ages 3 and 4. The test …
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) What is DCD? Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is as a neurodevelopmental disorder with an early onset. It presents with motor performance …
Treating Children with Hypotonia with Physical and Occupational Therapy
Treating Children with Hypotonia with Physical and Occupational Therapy Depending on the cause and severity of hypotonia, treatment may vary. However, early and skilled treatment …