Occupational Therapy Archives - Achieve Pediatric Therapy

Why is occupational therapy important for autistic children?

Why is occupational therapy important for autistic children? We combine our senses in order to make sense of our environment. However, some autistic children and young people may have difficulty filtering sensory information, and it can become overwhelming, uncomfortable and/or...

February 9, 2023

Baking during the Christmas season with your family is a fun activity, especially if it involves cookies!

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Baking during the Christmas season with your family is a fun activity, especially if it involves cookies!

What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than baking some Christmas cookies! Did you know that involving your child in the cookie baking process as well as other Christmas traditions can help improve their fine motor skills? Before...

December 21, 2022

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Is it making a difference?

Is it making a difference? If your child is receiving therapy, or you have been practicing something at home, how do you know if it’s working? It can be hard when you are with your child every day to notice the small...

November 9, 2022

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Low Muscle Tone

What does it mean to have Low Muscle Tone? Muscle tone is something that is discussed quite a bit in professional reports so what is it and how does it affect my child? Muscle tone is the residual resting tension...

September 25, 2022

Sensory Integration & Sensory Processing

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Sensory Integration & Sensory Processing

What is Sensory Integration? Does my child have Sensory Processing Difficulties? How will Sensory Processing Difficulties impact on my child? These are questions that are frequently asked by parents about Sensory Integration (SI) during Occupational Therapy (OT) sessions. Sensory Integration...

August 15, 2022

FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THERAPY GOALS

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FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THERAPY GOALS

Summer is here and many kids are excited for a break from the school schedule. Without the regular routine of school, summer days can get long and it can feel strenuous to keep kids busy. Many of us have heard...

June 24, 2022

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Difficulty Concentrating

Children of all ages often find it hard to maintain concentration, and in the majority of cases it is normal for children to experience some difficulties concentrating. However, if a child is too easily distracted or cannot follow instructions without...

April 24, 2022

Occupational Therapy For Autism: How Can it Help?

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Occupational Therapy For Autism: How Can it Help?

Many people with autism may struggle to develop gross motor skills, fine motor skills, social skills, life skills, tolerance to sensory input, and ability to make life transitions at the same rate as neurotypical individuals. Thankfully, working through therapy sessions...

April 19, 2022