Creating a Sensory Calming Corner in Your Preschool Classroom

Creating a Sensory Calming Corner in Your Preschool Classroom

In the bustling environment of a preschool classroom, young children are constantly exposed to new experiences, stimuli, and social interactions. While this environment is rich with opportunities for growth and learning, it can also become overwhelming for some...
Preventing Summer Slide: Keep Your Kids Engaged with Lively Letters!

Preventing Summer Slide: Keep Your Kids Engaged with Lively Letters!

Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and a well-deserved break from the school routine. However, it’s also important to keep your children’s minds active to prevent the dreaded “summer slide” – the loss of academic skills over the summer months. One...
Autism and Water Safety: Essential Tips and Resources for Families

Autism and Water Safety: Essential Tips and Resources for Families

Making a Splash: Water Safety for Kids with Autism Did you know? Drowning is the #1 cause of death in autism and Florida leads the way in child drownings resulting in death? (source: Autism Society Florida) Children with autism are 5 to 14 times more likely to drown...
Unlocking Your Toddler’s Full Potential: The Magic of Occupational Therapy

Unlocking Your Toddler’s Full Potential: The Magic of Occupational Therapy

Empowering Your Child’s Journey As parents, we all want to see our children thrive in every aspect of their lives. Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) is a great way to support your child in learning important skills for their everyday activities. It’s...
How to Play with Your Neurodivergent Child: 8 Strategies to Help You Engage

How to Play with Your Neurodivergent Child: 8 Strategies to Help You Engage

Embracing the Joy of Play Through Understanding and Adaptation For over 10 years providing services in occupational and speech therapy at Progressive Pediatric Therapy, we have had the privilege of supporting many families on their journey through neurodiversity. A...