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5 Reasons Crawling Is Important for a Child’s Development

In the first few exciting months of a child’s life, parents are eager to see them learn to crawl and eventually take their first steps. Seeing a baby grow into these vital stages leads to beautiful memories crucial for the child’s pediatric development process. Crawling means more than your child getting older. This advancement in movement also leads to beneficial …

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Guide to Sensory Processing with Tips and Strategies

Young children have a fascinating way of perceiving the world around them. From a young age, a child reacts to sights, sounds and textures in their own special way. For some children, processing the five senses can lead to an overload of emotions. If you think your child might be showing signs of unique sensory processing, we can help you …

Guide to Becoming an Occupational Therapist

A career in occupational therapy can be enriching as you help patients with injuries or disabilities re-engage in meaningful, everyday activities. Occupational therapists are creative, holistic thinkers and problem-solvers who enjoy a flexible and stable career path. If you’re hoping to become an occupational therapist, you’ll need to complete a few education and licensure requirements. Continue reading to learn the …

5 Ways a Toddler Can Benefit from Physical Therapy

Parents will do everything to ensure their child’s safety throughout the many stages of the child’s development. Physical therapy has become a well-prescribed early intervention remedy for developmental challenges or deficiencies apparent at birth. Physical therapy can also significantly benefit toddlers with limited movement related to an illness, injury, disease or disability.  If your child struggles with any of the …

How to Become a Pediatric Developmental Therapist

Pediatric therapists play an essential role in children’s lives as kids explore new ways to enhance their mobile, speaking or cognitive skills. Pediatric therapists undergo extensive training and schooling to provide quality service to those in need. The benefits of working in various careers in pediatric therapy carry over to the patients as they work to improve each child’s quality …

7 ways children with autism benefit from ABA therapy

7 Ways Children with Autism Benefit from ABA Therapy

As children with autism learn and grow in their environment, they have the opportunity to develop new behaviors. With Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, children with autism can engage in a personalized program to enhance independence, social skills and communication. With time and dedication, your child can feel more confident and in control of their behaviors. What Is ABA Therapy? …

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What to Do Following Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis

As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. You want them to grow up to reach their greatest potential, as well as be healthy and happy. We understand that the time after your child receives an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis can be emotional and full of new questions. Orlando Children’s Therapy is a pediatric therapy practice in …

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5 Benefits of Professional Behavioral Therapy for Children

Signs of developmental delays manifest during childhood and are a common hurdle for many families. Although behavior disorders and unique learning needs to impact many parts of your child and family’s daily life, options are available to help everyone adjust, manage and thrive through childhood and into adulthood. Behavior therapy is a successful treatment option, whether used alone or alongside medication and …

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Potential Signs of a Pediatric Speech Developmental Delay

Seeing your child grow and develop is one of parenthood’s truest joys. Some children move through their milestones quickly, others take longer, and some need a little extra help to master each step. Learn about pediatric language delays, common milestones for your child’s first years and signs they might need a helping hand. What Is a Pediatric Language Delay? Children …