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...
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...
Have you ever passed messages along to your friends using nothing but pen and paper? Or told someone to be quiet by simply placing your index finger against your lips? If so, then you have engaged in using AAC! Don’t believe me? Let’s take a look at the different...
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...
By Kathryn Ring, OTR/L Young adults with ASD should be able to access the same opportunities available to all youth entering adulthood including pursuing life goals, participating in community life, entering the workforce, and living independently. Having...
Written by: Melissa Miller, CCC-SLP It is common for children with Autism and other developmental, emotional, or behavioral difficulties to have limited food preferences. Symptoms may go as far as vomiting, refusal to eat, interference with psychosocial functioning,...
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