Occupational therapy (OT) can play a key role in supporting children who are struggling with writing and other school-related tasks. OT focuses on developing the skills necessary for daily functioning and can help children improve their fine motor skills, sensory...

Picky Eaters During the Holidays The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate with friends and family. When you have a child who is a picky eater, it can become stressful. Holiday foods can be new, exciting, and scary for children who are routine in their eating and...

Happy Halloween! Here are some tips for a more inclusive and safe Halloween for children with Autism: Before Halloween: Use a social story about Halloween to help your child become familiar with what to expect on that day – this will set the stage for what will...

With school almost back in swing, it is important to recognize and implement essential speech and language skills

Emotional regulation is the ability to recognize, manage and balance emotions and behaviors caused by emotional responses. Studies show that children can learn more easily when they are regulated, so these skills are very important!   How can all caregivers...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidenced-based treatment that focuses on behavior and learning. Our highly trained Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA’s) will meet with you, your child, your child’s school, and/or other healthcare providers to gather all...

Sleep is one of the most important things we can do to improve our health and well-being. For our sensory kids, it is essential to get GOOD sleep because that is where their brains will rest and repair.

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological disorder that can affect a person’s social and functional communication skills

Discover the advantages of childhood occupational health teletherapy, provided in the comfort of your own home.

Introduction: Occupational therapy, a holistic approach to improving individuals' cognitive and physical functioning, offers a number of benefits that extend beyond physical rehabilitation. Occupational therapy serves as a valuable resource for enhancing the quality...

Childhood is a critical period of development, and for children facing developmental, physical, and psychological challenges, therapeutic interventions play a crucial role in their well-being. One effective approach gaining traction in therapeutic settings is the use...

With school back in full swing and the holidays just around the corner, Daycare Therapy is a great resource that can give your child the health benefits they need while providing daycare options for working parents. Daycare Therapy is designed to combine occupational...

Breech babies are often born with muscular irregularities. Like Torticollis, these common conditions are characterized by the tightening of the muscles in infants. This condition is caused by the baby's head tilting to one side while the chin points to the opposite...

Focusing on practical aspects of communication is essential to the well-being of adolescent development. Pragmatic language therapy is an approach within speech language therapy designed at improving an individual’s ability to utilize language effectively in social contexts.

The treatment of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) includes gentle stretching of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Physical therapy is often prescribed by a general pediatrician and can include stretches (exercises instead of stretches?) and massaging designed to loosen the neck muscles and provide a range of motion toward the affected area. 

One of the most effective approaches when it comes to supporting the development of children is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). It has been used to address a wide range of developmental deficiencies for children in supporting their development and well-being. It has...

If your child is suffering from a life event that requires physical therapy treatment, it’s important to have the best possible team available so that your child can benefit quickly. While the process can be intimidating, having a physical therapy plan customized to...

Traumatic events can limit motor function and language. All Care Therapy can help. Speak with a Speech Pathologist today.

Children struggling with food aversion or physical limitations can use Food Therapy to help get them started on path to nutrition and wellness.

Sensory Integration Disorder is a behavioral issue that affects early development. It can impact the academic and social aspects of early childhood development. Occupational Therapy is often recommended as a method of improvement in your child’s development.

Early development is one of the most critical times in a child’s life. If your child suffers from early developmental problems, incorporating a physical therapy routine may give them the help they need.

With spring break around the corner, many working parents often struggle with balancing child care while working a full-time job. Remote working environments can be a blessing and curse when it comes to the added care that is needed. While kids are excited to have a...

In recent years, child psychologists have accomplished medical milestones in understanding autism. What was once a difficult diagnosis is now becoming more and more visible and treatable for early developmental learning. While there is no cure for Autism Spectrum...

Benefits of Pediatric Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy or OT helps children reach their fullest potential! Therapists work with children to become more independent with daily tasks, address sensory difficulties, promote academic success, and much more. At...

Important Social Skills and How To Practice Them While developing social skills is a vital part of any child's development it can also be complex and confusing to help them to learn and practice them. Does your child struggle with sharing, working with others, or...

For parents with special needs children, the holiday season can be a daunting time of the year. From October to January, there are many holidays and festivities to contend with. From dressing up for Halloween to socializing with family and friends for Thanksgiving and...

It’s easy to take for granted when you’ve been doing it for your whole life, but it’s important to keep in mind that handwriting skills are learned and not natural. You should be keeping tabs on what kind of progress your child is making with both skills, and if...

With your child back in school and the dog days of summer behind us, it’s about that time of year to break out your pumpkins and work on your child’s speech therapy at home with these fun fall activities! Speech therapy doesn’t end once you walk out of Allcare...

Organizational skills are in large part a result of the habits you form every day, and it’s crucial to instill a healthy routine into children at an early age. Attention to detail is important when it comes to organizing, and that falls under the larger umbrella of...

Turn your free time at home into speech development time with your children! There’s always an opportunity to enrich and develop their speech and language skills with at-home games. Try some of these games from the Allcare Therapy Speech Language Pathologists. The...

The occupational therapists at Allcare Therapy Services love summer, and so do your kids! There’s plenty to do outside that is both fun for your children and a great way to improve things like physical abilities, motor skills, and mental enrichment. Make Obstacle...

If your child has autism and is struggling to excel in social settings with their peers, Allcare Therapy Services can help with proven techniques to help them feel more comfortable in those environments, but you can help at home too! Social Skills To Look For in Young...

Parents of children with autism can be overwhelmed with managing an already hectic life, and sometimes, it can just be easier to do things like tie your child’s shoe for them or zip up their jacket when they have difficulties with some fine motor skills. However, at...

At Allcare Therapy Services, our Speech Language Pathologists love working with children to help them master the speech sounds and vocabulary they need to confidently handle any social or academic situation. However, we’re not with them all the time, and it’s...

Articulation Disorders Articulation speech disorders are named as such because they affect the way someone is able to articulate certain sounds. Speech is a complex function, and it involves the precise coordination of the lips, tongue, teeth, palate, and respiratory...

Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD, is a neurological condition that affects the way a child perceives and reacts to external stimuli. This can often manifest itself in an overreaction to loud sounds or bright lights, a picky diet or aversion to getting dressed, or,...

For children with autism, maintaining a consistent and productive method to assist in their development of motor skills and behavioral cues is a key factor in giving them the quality of life they deserve. Our occupational therapy professionals work tirelessly with...

Going to therapy doesn’t have to be hard work! At Allcare Therapy Services, we encourage our kids to play just as hard as they work. While it may seem like play is just that, it’s really a chance for children to develop in all aspects–socially, physically, and...

Delays in speech development can be worrisome for parents, and especially for first-time parents, who may not know the speech milestones that children should be meeting at certain ages. Allcare Therapy Services is staffed with SLPs that have decades of experience in...

Making the decision as a parent to take your child to therapy is an important one, and one that should happen sooner rather than later. If you sense that your child is having developmental delays, early and consistent therapy can work wonders. Even without an official...

Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is a widely-recognized method of improving behaviors in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A licensed practitioner of ABA has spent years studying and mastering the method, and are vital resources to use for helping your child...

Many parents of children who are developmentally delayed recognize what fine motor skills are, and how they come into play in daily life–things like buttoning and unbuttoning clothes, holding a pen, tying shoes, brushing teeth, and dialing a phone are all considered...

Activities of Daily Living, or ADLs, are the activities defined by occupational therapists as the common tasks we all do to live an independent life. For children who are developmentally delayed for any number of reasons, these ADLs can be more difficult to achieve...