What Is Body Doubling and How to Try It at Home

by Nicole Bilodeau | Oct 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

Body doubling is a simple but powerful idea that’s becoming more popular for helping children and adults with ADHD stay focused and motivated. If you’ve ever noticed it’s easier to get things done when someone else is nearby, you’ve already...

Toddler playing with colorful building blocks on a playground, surrounded by children engaging in various activities, illustrating developmental play and social interaction.

What Are The Signs of Autism in Your Child

by Nicole Bilodeau | Jan 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

Signs of Autism in your child can manifest across different ages. In infants, common symptoms may include limited speech and eye contact, reduced social smiling, and atypical reactions to sounds. Toddlers may display delayed speech, lack of name response, and patterns...

Children playing energetically indoors, emphasizing social interaction and active engagement, relevant to pediatric occupational therapy for managing ADHD.

Expert Tips for Managing ADHD Effectively

by Nicole Bilodeau | Dec 30, 2024 | Uncategorized

The management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children poses distinct challenges that often require a multifaceted approach. Pediatric occupational therapy has emerged as an effective modality, equipping children with the necessary skills for...

Child threading colorful beads onto a string, engaging in a fine motor skills activity, promoting creativity and coordination.

Tips for Parents to Make Fine Motor Skills Fun

by Nicole Bilodeau | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

Making Fine Motor Skills Fun for Families at Home Fine motor skills involve the coordination of small muscles, primarily in the hands and fingers, and they play a significant role in a child’s daily life. Tasks like writing, dressing, and even using utensils...

Children engaging in play with colorful building blocks and modeling clay, developing fine motor skills through hands-on activities.

Develop Fine Motor Skills Through Playtime Adventures

by Nicole Bilodeau | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

Helping your child develop fine motor skills through playtime is easier than you might think—and it’s so much fun! Fine motor skills involve the small muscles in the hands and fingers, essential for tasks like writing, buttoning shirts, or even using utensils....

Child playing with colorful building blocks alongside an occupational therapist, both smiling and engaged in a developmental activity focused on motor skills.

Understanding Occupational and Physical Therapy for Kids

by Nicole Bilodeau | Nov 9, 2024 | Uncategorized

Parents often ask us this important question, and we’re here to help clarify. Occupational and physical therapy for kids are both designed to support children in reaching their full potential, but they focus on different areas of development. Occupational...