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...