From the Occupational Therapist’s Point of View: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our Children’s Development.

From the Occupational Therapist’s Point of View: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our Children’s Development.

Written By: Brittni Barnes, OTR/L, Tara Ghorbani, OTR/L, Edited by: Megan Sliski, PT, DPT As we enter another year it is important to reflect on the events that happened during 2020. COVID-19 has impacted the world and our children have demonstrated resilience, though...
School Age to Teens Toy Recommendations

School Age to Teens Toy Recommendations

Compiled and written by Brittni Barnes, OTR/L & Teresa Hans, OTR/L Ever wanted to know what toys therapists LOVE for different developmental stages? Progressive Pediatric Therapy staff have compiled a list for the different ages and stages to foster development!...
Writing: Whose Job Is It Anyway?

Writing: Whose Job Is It Anyway?

Written by: Regina De Canto, M.S, CCC-SLP and Tiffany Thomsen, MS, OTR/L Occupational therapist, Tiffany Thomsen (left) and Speech therapist, Regina De Canto (right) provide a quick guide to how occupational and speech therapy work on writing in different ways. Our...
Speech Therapy: Approach to Writing

Speech Therapy: Approach to Writing

Written by: Regina De Canto, M.S, CCC-SLP The approach to writing from a speech therapy perspective When it comes to writing, what exactly are speech therapists looking for and how are they helping their young clients? Speech therapy works on expressive and receptive...
Occupational Therapy in Handwriting for Early Education and Elementary Years.

Occupational Therapy in Handwriting for Early Education and Elementary Years.

Written By: Tiffany Thomsen, MS, OTR/L When it comes to writing, what exactly are occupational therapists looking for and how are they helping younger children? Remember: OTs are responsible for assessing and addressing a child’s fine motor skills, which includes how...