Gross motor developmental milestones are movements and skills that infants, toddlers, and children typically acquire as they age. Gross motor milestones differ from fine motor...
Navigating through recommended therapies for your child can be overwhelming at times. Most children who have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may...
When the brain doesn’t properly interpret sensory stimuli or input, the result is a disorganized picture of the environment. This can be both confusing...
Learning writing skills is a significant part of early childhood. However, 5-20% of children have some type of writing difficulty that can impact their...
A common misconception surrounding American Sign Language is that only individuals in the Deaf Community use it. However, sign language can be used for...
With Halloween quickly approaching, we want all children to be able to communicate and participate in the holiday’s activities. Most families encourage their children...
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a term used to describe forms of communication other than speaking. AAC encompasses a variety of communication strategies...
Pediatric movement disorder is a broad term used to describe children’s quality, fluidity, and ease of movement. An abnormal movement can be an unintended...
Social skills are a way of communicating with others that creates healthy and positive interactions. Children with age-appropriate social skills can communicate clearly, calmly,...
You may have heard the term self-regulation and been unsure what it means or how it relates to children. Self-regulation describes a person’s ability...
You would never imagine that bowel movements and urination would become a daily topic of conversation…until you have kids. It’s instantly the norm to...
Although up to 90% of people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder have sensory processing difficulties, Sensory Processing Disorder is a separate condition recognized in...
Occupational Therapy (OT) helps adults and children participate to the fullest in meaningful tasks and activities in their daily lives. Pediatric occupational therapists are...
Parents often wonder if their child is developing like others their age and may find themselves comparing their child to friends, siblings, or cousins....
When you normally think of exercise, you probably start thinking of treadmills, weights, sets/reps, and maybe even fatigue! When it comes to occupational therapy...
Parenting doesn’t come with an instruction manual, and many parents have questions about what is normal when it comes to developmental milestones. Some may...
Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy for your Family during Coronavirus Although your little ones may be out of school due to closures caused by...
Age-appropriate Baby Developmental Milestones from Birth through Six Months: What are your baby’s monthly milestones and when should they happen? Every child is different and...
We all want the best for our children. Creating an environment that’s mentally stimulating, engages them in meaningful communication, and enhances social confidence. Pediatric...
By Eleanor Campbell Pediatric physical and occupational therapists are seeing an ever-increasing number of infants with Torticollis and flat head syndrome (Plagiocephaly / Brachycephaly). Torticollis,...
When 6-month-old Kacey Diaz came to Southeastern Therapy for Kids’ Kempsville clinic for therapy, she had an initial referral for torticollis and made good...
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 02/01/22 Anyone can struggle with sensory overload, including adults, but it’s more common among sensory...
Early childhood is an important time to develop fine motor skills. By strengthening the muscles in their fingers and hands, young children can learn...
Congenital torticollis affects every 1 in 250 newborns. Congenital torticollis or ‘wry neck’ occurs when an infant holds his/her head tilted to one side...
Parenting doesn’t come with an instruction manual, and many parents have questions about what is normal when it comes to developmental milestones. Are you...
In the past six months, have you noticed that your child: Has difficulty paying attention and/or is easily distracted Requires many reminders to stay...
As a clinician who frequently treats infants with torticollis, I’ve witnessed how the diagnosis can often be scary and uncertain for parents. Understanding pediatric...
When Sheri Naumovic of Virginia Beach brought her autistic son, Nick, to Ivy Rehab’s Southeastern Therapy for Kids clinic, she had a gut feeling he knew...
It’s one of the most common back-to-school purchases – a backpack. But when it comes to buying a backpack, parents shouldn’t take a one-size-fits-all...
