Did you ever pass messages along to your friends using nothing but pen and paper? Or have you told someone to be quiet by putting your index finger against pursed lips? Then you have engaged in using AAC! Don’t believe me? Let’s take a look at the different kinds of...
Written By: Kristine Farley, OTR/L What is PCIMT? Progressive Pediatric Therapy is offering pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy (PCIMT). PCIMT is a program to improve strength and mobility in the affected arm of children with hemiplegia (weakness on one...
By Kathryn Ring, OTR/L Young adults with ASD should be able to access the same opportunities available to all youth entering adulthood including pursuing life goals, participating in community life, entering the workforce, and living independently. Having...
Written by: Melissa Miller, CCC-SLP It is common for children with Autism and other developmental, emotional, or behavioral difficulties to have limited food preferences. Symptoms may go as far as vomiting, refusal to eat, interference with psychosocial functioning,...
Written By: Mary Pengelley, PT, DPT What is Serial Bracing? Serial bracing is a therapeutic intervention used to decrease muscle tightness, change habitual patterns of movement in a single joint, or improve range of motion. It can be used for tight heel-cords...
Written By: Karina Lee, M.S., CCC-SLP Echolalia is the immediate or delayed repetition of language Scripting is the repetition of words, phrases, or sounds from other people’s speech – sometimes from movies/tv shows. Gestalt...
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