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From the Occupational Therapist’s Point of View: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our Children’s Development.

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Mar 8, 2021 | Bilateral Coordination, Developmental Milestones, Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Speech Therapy, Sensory Skills

Written By: Brittni Barnes, OTR/L, Tara Ghorbani, OTR/L, Edited by: Megan Sliski, PT, DPT As we enter another year it is important to reflect on the events that happened during 2020. COVID-19 has impacted the world and our children have demonstrated resilience, though...

What is the Best Way for my Child to Breathe When Wearing a Mask?

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Feb 20, 2021 | Feeding Therapy, Language Therapy, Pediatric Speech Therapy, Pediatric Yoga, Speech Therapy

Written by: Shira Danino, M.A., CCC-SLP, Edited by: Megan Sliski, PT, DPT Some of us are finding that we’re spending a lot more time in our masks than we thought we would. I can admit it: in March, I had NO clue that I’d be wearing a mask in April, let alone into...

Unmasking the Truth About Why Your Toddler’s Speech and Language May Have Slowed: The COVID 19 Edition

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Dec 29, 2020 | Parenting, Pediatric Speech Therapy, Speech Therapy

Written By: Shira Danino, M.A, CCC-SLP COVID 19 has presented us with lots of challenges; that’s no secret to anyone. What I’ve noticed in the last few months is an increase in referrals for children around 15-24 months old. Parents explain that their child was taken...

Sensory Toy Recommendations

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Dec 5, 2020 | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Pediatric Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Sensory Skills, Special Needs Children, Speech Therapy

Compiled and written by Teresa Hans, OTR/L & Brittni Barnes, OTR/L Ever wanted to know what toys therapists LOVE for different developmental stages? Progressive Pediatric Therapy staff have compiled a list for the different ages and stages to foster development!...

School Age to Teens Toy Recommendations

by Progressive Pediatric Therapy | Dec 5, 2020 | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bilateral Coordination, Cerebral Palsy, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Handwriting, Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Needs Children, Speech Therapy, Visual Motor

Compiled and written by Brittni Barnes, OTR/L & Teresa Hans, OTR/L Ever wanted to know what toys therapists LOVE for different developmental stages? Progressive Pediatric Therapy staff have compiled a list for the different ages and stages to foster development!...