by Nicole Bilodeau | Jul 31, 2025 | Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy can make a big difference for children with ADHD. It helps kids focus better, follow directions, and feel calmer during the day. Therapists use gentle, supportive strategies to meet each child where they are, making the process feel safe...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Jul 3, 2025 | Pediatric Occupational Therapy
When a task like buttoning a shirt feels hard, occupational therapy supports your child by turning practice into play. Therapists look at how your child moves, feels, and solves problems. Then they use fun games to build small hand muscles, steady significant body...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Apr 25, 2025 | Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Stress is prevalent in children, but it doesn’t always look the same. Some kids might cry easily or have trouble sleeping, while others get stomachaches, headaches, or even act out. Research shows that about 7% of children struggle with anxiety, and many more...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Apr 13, 2025 | Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Children with disabilities, including autism, deserve the chance to play, grow, and be part of their community. Adaptive Sports Opportunities give them the ability to participate in sports like wheelchair basketball, adaptive soccer, and even swimming. These...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Apr 8, 2025 | Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Improving spatial awareness in children is essential for their physical development, safety, and academic success. Occupational therapy offers a thorough approach to this, emphasizing proprioception development, visual perception training, and multisensory methods. It...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Apr 7, 2025 | Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Social interaction in children is essential for building friendships, expressing emotions, and navigating everyday experiences. However, some children face challenges such as difficulty understanding social cues, struggling with turn-taking, or feeling overwhelmed in...
