by Nicole Bilodeau | Dec 22, 2024 | Pediatric Therapy Services
Holistic pediatric therapy, a pioneering approach in child healthcare, is gaining increasing recognition for its all-encompassing focus on the child’s physical, feelings, and social well-being. This multidimensional approach, which includes techniques such as...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Dec 21, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Sensory activities are highly beneficial in enhancing a child’s cognitive development, feelings regulation, and social skills, all while enriching focus and behavior. Implementing do-it-yourself sensory activities such as slime making, sensory bin exploration,...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Dec 19, 2024 | Sensory Processing Disorder
As a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen the incredible progress children can make when we focus on treating sensory processing challenges. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) affects how the brain interprets sensory input,...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Dec 19, 2024 | Fine Motor Skills
A fine motor home exercise program designed by a pediatric occupational therapist encourages the development of vital skills in children. These include hand-eye coordination, finger strength, and concentration. Engaging in diverse activities such as building with...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Dec 18, 2024 | DIR/Floortime
The developmental, distinctiveness-diversity, relationship-based (DIR)/Floortime model has increasingly been acknowledged as a profound tool in fostering heartfelt and social growth in children. This approach, centering on child-led interventions, play, and...
