Top Winter Books to Boost Communication

February 4, 2025

One of the best ways to help your child’s language development and communication skills is through reading. And what better time to focus on reading than when it’s cold outside?

How to Help Your Child with Autism Transition Back to School After a Long Holiday Break

January 6, 2025

Bedtime routines: These routines are important to keep before, during, and after holiday breaks. Although it may be tempting to give your child free reign with their bedtime when there isn’t school the next day.

Occupational Therapy’s Role in School Success

December 5, 2024

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.

Guiding Picky Eaters During the Holidays

November 4, 2024

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...

Halloween Inclusivity and Safety Tips For Children with Autism

October 9, 2024

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...

Seasonal Success: Fall OT Activities

September 10, 2024

Outdoor activities can be a fun and effective way to target specific developmental goals for children undergoing occupational therapy. Here are 3 fall-themed outdoor activities that can help with fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, and social interactions…

School Ready Communications Skills

August 19, 2024

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

What is Emotional Regulation?

July 30, 2024

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...

Celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month with Allcare

May 2, 2024

Simple ways to increase your child’s language and facilitate communication in your day-to-day routine

What is ABA?

April 15, 2024

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...

Tips For Your Sensory Child to Help Them GET to Sleep and STAY Asleep

March 25, 2024

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.

Early Signs of Autism

February 7, 2024

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

In Home Health Benefits With Teletherapy

February 6, 2024

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

What Are the Benefits of Occupational Therapy?

January 9, 2024

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...

Exploring the Benefits of Structural Play-Based Activities in Child Therapy

December 7, 2023

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...

Back 2 School. After School Therapy For Adolescents.

November 6, 2023

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 therapy services with socialized group play. These services are made to provide ...

Breech Babies. Treating Muscular Abnormalities With Physical Therapy

October 5, 2023

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 shoulder. This diagnosis is most common in babies that were breached during birth ...

Advancing Social Skills For Adolescent Development

September 6, 2023

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.

Understanding & Diagnosing Infant Torticollis

August 7, 2023

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. 

Changing Childhood Behaviors With ABA Therapy.

July 6, 2023

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 been used to address behavioral challenges while promoting skill acquisition, and the enhancement ...

Physical Therapy for Your Child. What To Expect

June 14, 2023

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 your child is what makes the experience unique. It's imperative to speak ...

Adult Speech Therapy. The Road to Recovery

May 11, 2023

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

Picky Eaters Aside. Applying Feeding Therapy in Early Development

May 1, 2023

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

Coping with Sensory Integration Disorder

April 20, 2023

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.

Limit Early Development Complications Through Physical Therapy

April 7, 2023

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.

Spring Break: Balancing Work and Children

March 29, 2023

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 break from school, it can be hard for parents ...

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

February 28, 2023

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 Disorder, science has come a long way in being able to understand, treat, and improve the ...

Important Social Skills and How To Practice Them

December 29, 2022

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 empathizing? Here are some important social skills for your child ...

Benefits of Pediatric Occupational Therapy

December 29, 2022

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 Allcare Therapy our services are rooted in Sensory Integration, Neurodevelopmental Treatment, and The SOS Approach to Feeding. Keep reading ...

3 Ways to Prepare Your Special Needs Child For the Holidays

October 30, 2022

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 Christmas, there are a lot of overwhelming moments for children with ...

Handwriting Skills For Back To School

September 15, 2022

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 they're falling behind their peers, don't ...

4 Fun Fall Speech Therapy Activities

September 6, 2022

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 Therapy–our SLPs give you actionable items ...

At-Home Speech Games for Children

August 21, 2022

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 Alphabet Game Any parent can turn a road trip into a learning opportunity. ...

Back To School Organizational Skills

August 21, 2022

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 occupational therapy. With school coming back around in ...

Occupational Therapy Summer Activities

July 12, 2022

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 Courses Don't waste a perfect day by not working in some fun ...

A Guide For Parents: Working on Social Skills At Home

July 6, 2022

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 Children Try to pay attention to your child ...

Best Summer Language & Articulation Activities

June 6, 2022

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 important that parents continue therapy at home. With the summer weather here in full ...

Self-Help Skills For Children With Autism

June 6, 2022

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 Allcare Therapy, we know the importance of self-help ...

Articulation & Phonological Disorders

May 23, 2022

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 system–something we take for granted, but not a given for someone with an articulation disorder. ...

Sensory Processing Disorder & Socialization

May 9, 2022

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, most importantly, a tendency to play on their own and difficulty ...

How Does Play Affect Childhood Development?

April 12, 2022

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 creatively. Playing in a structured environment allows children ...

Occupational Therapy & Autism

April 12, 2022

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 children with autism to help them reach their maximum potential through a combination of ...

Speech Development Timeline

March 29, 2022

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 dealing with speech-delayed children, and we've laid out the timeline for speech milestones ...

The Importance of Early Intervention Speech Therapy

March 16, 2022

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 diagnosis of any kind, some children just need a ...

What Is Applied Behavior Analysis?

February 17, 2022

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 with ASD improve their behaviors. ABA starts with a certified BCBA or BCaba consultant ...

The Importance of Fine Motor Skills in Academics

February 16, 2022

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 fine motor skills. However, what many don't recognize is how a delay in ...

What Are ADLs?

February 15, 2022

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 than it is for their peers, since many of them require ...