Occupational Therapy Archives

Creating a Sensory Calming Corner in Your Preschool Classroom

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Aug 20, 2024 | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Milestones, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Skills, Speech Therapy

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...

Autism and Water Safety: Essential Tips and Resources for Families

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | May 7, 2024 | Aquatherapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Children's Special Needs Classes, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Pediatric Speech Therapy, Special Needs Children, Specialty Programs, Speech Therapy, Water Safety

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

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Apr 10, 2024 | Developmental Milestones, Early Intervention, Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Pediatric Group Therapy, Sensory Skills, Special Needs Children

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...

Beyond Chicken Nuggets

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Mar 17, 2023 | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Feeding Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Infant Development, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Pediatric Speech Therapy, Sensory Skills, Special Needs Children, Uncategorized

Written by: Amanda Beckert, SLP-A Do you have a picky eater? Are you tired of the same chicken nuggets each and every evening? Feeding Therapy Tips! Building Tolerance Sight First, it’s important to look at different steps that go towards a child actually eating...

Toy Recommendations from our Therapists!

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Dec 12, 2022 | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Early Intervention, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Infant Development, Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Pediatric Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Needs Children, Speech Therapy, Uncategorized, Visual Motor

Written By: Amanda Beckert, SLPA, & Karol Owens, SLP Best Toys Guideline It’s a wonderful time of the year for gift giving! As beautiful as twinkling lights are, family get-togethers are, and pictures of snow-covered mountains are, there is no denying that the...

Pediatric Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Aug 29, 2022 | Bilateral Coordination, Cerebral Palsy, Fine Motor Skills, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Needs Children, Specialty Programs

Written By: Kristine Farley, OTR/L What is PCIMT? Progressive Pediatric Therapy is offering pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy (PCIMT). PCIMT is a program to improve strength and mobility in the affected arm of children with hemiplegia (weakness on one...

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