Early detection is key – According to the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) Clinical Practice Guidelines, the later a child is referred for torticollis, the longer their treatment period will be. Referred at < 1 month = 1.5 months of therapy ...
Children of ANY age are referred to Kidz Therapy Zone a couple different ways. Normally when a referral is made it is because there is concern with gross motor, fine motor, sensory, picky eating, speech and language skills, or physical therapy concerns. Self-Referral...
Keeping it together when your child is losing their mind is so important. Yet as any parent will tell you it is so hard to do at times. We all need a little self-regulation check. People with good self-regulation have the ability to feel their emotions and keep them...
Family meal times can bring unnecessary stress. Do not let having a picky eater impact your time spent with family. Here are some helpful feeding strategies to help reduce that stress. Positioning – Children will perform best when their feet are flat on a...
If you have a child with special needs or sensory difficulties, hair cuts can be an absolute nightmare. These strategies can help get kids ready for a haircut. Desensitization Removing the Fear of Sight and Sound of the Clippers/Scissors Slowly introduce the...
There are some fun ways that a child can learn and practice preschool language skills right at home. Here are some of our favorites; Pretend play activities such as playing house, dress up, building blocks, ect. Children love to pretend play and it works on so many...
