Kids in Motion Pediatric Therapy

Wordy Wednesday OFFERING CHOICES Offering our kiddos choices helps to give them control and independence. As much as it is great to give them their own independence, it's most helpful to guide our children with a limited number of choices. This helps to prevent a power struggle and keeps kiddos from getting upset. Always offer choices that you can follow through with. Check out this amazing Infographic created by @biasbehavioral for tips and ideas. .... . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy See more

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Movement Monday Tummy time tips Brought to you by Ms. Elena Be conscious of the surface you use for tummy time: A firm surface like a blanket or play mat on the floor is going to be much better (and safer) than tummy time on a squishy mattress or bed. Firm surfaces provide more support for babies to easily push themselves up which allows for exploring and activates their arm and trunk muscles. ... Meet babies where they are at with tummy time: Try different ways to make it a positive experience for them. It's ok to start slow and build up, as long as we trying throughout the day. The ultimate goal is to achieve at least an hour of Tummy Time total per day by 3 months of age. Get down to their level, face-to-face play is great for visual skills and play skill development. Use rattles, mirrors, shiny bead necklaces, high contrast books, and sensory pads. . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

This past year, our primary focus has been on keeping everyone safe by purchasing PPE and cleaning products. So, for this holiday season we asked our community for toy donations. The amount of kindness we received warmed our hearts and lifted our spirits. Your toys will be part of our toy legacy at Kids in Motion for years to come. From the bottoms of our hearts, Thank you! If you are still interested in donating toys, it's not too late! This year has been crazy for all... of us all. Here is a link to our Amazon wishlist- https://amzn.to/2KuKFZ5 . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy See more

Wordy Wednesday Online Speech Resources Brought to you by Ms. Whitney Looking for some additional speech therapy resources? Or a more thorough explanation of speech concepts? Or looking for some fun speech activities to try at home?... Here are 2 informative and helpful resources that Ms. Whitney often recommends to parents. https://mommyspeechtherapy.com/ A website created by Heidi Hanks, M.S. CCC-SLP Her blog posts content such as: How to Teach Story Structure What are Phonological Processes? How to Teach F and V Sounds When are Speech Sounds Developed? Free speech therapy worksheets! https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ A website created for Speech Therapists by Felice Clark, CCC-SLP Speech resources such as flipbooks and home packets available for sale Free speech therapy worksheets! . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

CSUN is sharing a series of articles and videos to help you address issues, such as racism and disabilities, with your child. https://www.csun.edu/family-focus-resour/talking-about-race

Kids in Motion Pediatric Therapy is a multi-disciplinary therapy center that provides specialized physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy services to infants, toddlers and children. Designed for children of all abilitiesand their familiesKids in Motion offers a variety of services that helps each child experience the world with greater confidence thanks to improvements in mobility, strength and coordination, motor skills, cognition, communication, social-e...motional development, and/or sensory processing. Kids in Motion also provides school based therapy services for several surrounding public school districts and home school agencies. Founded by Marcie Rhee, Kids in Motion is a labor of love. The practice fulfills her dream of providing physical, occupational and speech therapy in a fun, stimulating, family friendly setting that engages children while promoting parental interaction in the therapy process. . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy See more

Fine Motor Friday Toys for Visual Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills By Ms. Elizabeth, OTR/L What are Visual Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills? ... Visual motor skills: the ability to interpret visual information and respond with a motor action. Visual perceptual skills: enable a child to make sense of and interpret what they are seeing Quick Cups Fun easy family game Helps to develop color matching skills while encouraging competitive play Too hard? Try taking competition out and just have them match the color patterns Too easy? Have the kiddo lay on their stomach and work on shoulder stability at the same time Recommended ages 6+ Mindware Imagination Magnets Great toy to develop copying and color matching skills. Fun themed cards keep kiddos interested. Too hard? the board is also dry erase so you can draw the picture and have the kiddo place the magnets on top. Too easy? see if they can replicate that design from memory Recommended Ages 3+ Rush Hour Game for solo or group play Helps develop problem solving skills Comes in 3 levels: my first rush hour (3-5yo), rush hour jr. (6-8), rush hour (8+) Too hard? Set up the board for the kiddo and work on just moving the pieces Too easy? Pick a more challenging card or have them replicate car patterns from memory . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

Movement Monday Brought to you by Ms. Thérèse featuring Lia and a guest appearance from Kike Physical Therapy exercises you CAN do at home! Gather up your canned goods to work on: Step ups and step downs... Make a balance beam Jumping with two feet Shuttle run Toe touches Single leg balance . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy See more

Wordy Wednesday Early Intervention strategy: Repeat & Expand Brought to you by Ms. Rea If your child is between 2-3 years old and is not yet using more than 5-10 words, one simple strategy you can use at home is REPEAT & EXPAND!... The recipe is simple - Acknowledge every word or sound your child makes by repeating it and then add one more word to that! If your child says car, say car, blue car If your child says cookie, say cookie, yummy cookie If your child says milk, say milk, drink milk" . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

Each year, we are always so grateful for the many gifts our families bring into the clinic. This is of course not expected. Some of you have asked us about safe alternatives to shared food given COVID precautions, so we asked our therapists to put together a list of toys that would be beneficial to have at the clinic. This year, safety has been our highest priority now more than ever as we have been purchasing much-needed PPE and cleaning products rather than adding quite as many new toys and materials for the clinic as usual. We are sharing this list with you in the event you are thinking of bringing in a gift for the clinic this year in case working from a wish list is helpful. https://amzn.to/2KuKFZ5

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT These lovely therapists and staff members have gotten their COVID vaccine! We are so excited and grateful for this opportunity to help keep our staff and your family safe during this pandemic. Your child's therapy is essential, and we are all in this together. ... . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy #COVIDvaccine #Essenial #Essentialworkers #Healthcare See more

Thank you so much for your donations to the clinic! We are so grateful and feel well-loved by our community. Gifts are not expected however, if you are looking to give to the clinic this holiday season, we wanted to offer a safe alternative to shared foods given COVID precautions. So, we asked our therapists to put together a list of toys that would be beneficial to have at the clinic. This year, safety has been our highest priority now more than ever as we have been purc...hasing much-needed PPE and cleaning products rather than adding quite as many new toys and materials for the clinic as usual. We are sharing this list with you in the event you are thinking of bringing in a gift for the clinic this year in case working from a wish list is helpful. https://amzn.to/2KuKFZ5 . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

Wordy Wednesday HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR TODDLER So, your toddler is finally using words? But you are having a hard time understanding what they toddler are saying? Here are some tips:... Give choices- Offering choices will narrow down what they may be trying to say. Ask them to show you- Ask them to point to what they want, or take you to what they are asking for. Let them know that you don't understand them- It's important to be honest with them. This will also help decrease frustration associated with them feeling misunderstood. Ask, can you use another word to help me? See if they can think of another word to help identify what they are asking for. Say it out loud yourself and take a guess- Sometimes repeating what they are asking for and taking a guess is effective. Look at their body language to see what they are looking at or gesturing towards. . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

Happy Holidays! Kids in Motion will be closed for the holidays from December 24th-January 3rd. We know how important the continuity of your child’s therapy services are. If you are scheduled for therapy on Thursday or Friday 12/24 or 12/25, we want to do our best to mitigate missing 2 weeks in a row. Please check in with the front desk to reschedule your appointment earlier in the week. If the front desk does not have availability, we will kindly place you on standby at a t...ime that is convenient for you. For those receiving services by TeleTherapy, your child’s therapist or the front desk will help reschedule your appointment. Clients receiving school-based services through Kids in Motion will be seen accordingly based on your school’s academic calendar. . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

Movement Monday Torticollis Definition Congenital muscular torticollis, is a condition in which an infant holds his or her head tilted to one side and has difficulty turning their head to the opposite side. ... Risk Factors Body length longer than 20.2 in at birth First born Facial or head asymmetry Utilization of forceps or suction devices during birth *Babies with limited tummy time, or sit in a positioning device (e.g. swings, bouncy seats) for extended time, are at greater risk of developing torticollis. Signs to watch for Your baby favors one hand over the other. Your baby has difficulty breastfeeding on one side vs. the other Your baby only tilts his head on one side, or only looks in one direction. Early Intervention is Key There is scientific evidence supporting early Physical Therapy (PT) intervention for babies with Torticollis Age and Length of PT Intervention*: Before 1 month= ~1.5 months of PT After 1 month of age = ~6 months of PT After 6 months of age = ~9-10 months of PT *Carry over of home exercises and severity of torticollis may impact treatment time Infants are more cooperative before 2 months of age Screening for Other Conditions Discuss other conditions associated with torticollis with your pediatrician and physical therapist. Ways to Prevent Torticollis Tummy Time! While the baby is awake 3x/day. Change positions often when your baby is awake Present toys on both sides Limit time in positioning devices Talking to your Pediatrician Provide photos Do not hesitate to contact your pediatrician or physical therapist Resource Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Blog 5 Must-Know Points About Infantile Torticollis Written by: Amy Mischnick, PT http://ow.ly/cdtP50CAaRG . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

Day #5 of Halloween week did not disappoint! Love to see the Kids in Motion family having fun with each other and their kids and families all week. Dress as you’d like day! That’s a wrap! Happy Halloween everyone! ... #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy

Movement Monday Head-shape Flatness in Infants There are multiple ways head shapes flatness can occur: brachycephaly (wide head shape), plagiocephaly (flatness on one side), and scaphocephaly(long and narrow head shape) ... Impact of Head shaped flatness in Infants Head shape flatness can result in facial and skull asymmetries as well as, ear and eye misalignment. This may lead to: Poor fitting eyeglasses Poor fitting safety equipment, including sports helmets Jaw misalignment resulting in a crossbite or underbite Visible flat areas with short or cropped hairstyles Physical therapists can develop and implement an individualized treatment plan and parent education to address head shaped flatness and meet your baby’s specific needs. Information credit: @docband . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

Halloween Spirit Week Day #4 was a blast. 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s all represented. We even had a team member dressed as a zoom call to represent 2020! #decadesday #pediatrictherapy #mykidsinmotion

Fine Motor Friday What is Sensory Integration? Sensory integration describes how our body takes in information from our sensory system (e.g. smell taste, touch, etc.), organizes it and responds appropriately. There are a few senses that are not included in our commonly used 5 senses. Two of which are often added to help describe our sensory system called your vestibular sense and proprioceptive sense. Vestibular sense (balance) tells us how to position our bodie...s and heads and detects movement. Proprioceptive sense (awareness of body in space) helps us know what we do with our joints, muscles, and ligaments. Deficits in sensory processing can cause difficulties that affect behavior and life skills. This often impacts children who are on the Autism spectrum or children who have difficulty with sensory processing (such as sensory processing disorder). Deficits in the sensory system can result in hyposensitivity or hypersensitivity to stimuli in their environments. For example, loud sounds may cause intense discomfort or a child might seek out constantly crashing or jumping on the floor because they need intense input to feel their bodies in space. What is Sensory integration therapy? Sensory integration therapy works with your child’s unique sensory system to help modulate or integrate sensory input to help increase a child’s threshold for tolerating sensory-rich environments, creating easier transitions and reducing behaviors. Sensory integration therapy is a play-based therapy that uses equipment such as trampolines, swings, and slides. Your therapist may also provide deep pressure, brushing, weighted vests or engage children in heavy work tasks. Kids in Motion is equipped with sensory motor gyms and your occupational therapist can integrate sensory integration into therapy sessions if they believe your child will benefit from sensory integration. . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy See more

Fine Motor Friday HALLOWEEN REMINDER With Halloween upon us, little people may be visiting your home. Remember that everyone is different and special in their own ways, which you may not be aware of. The child who is grabbing more than one piece of candy may have limited fine motor or visual-motor skills. ... The child who takes forever to pick out one piece of candy may have difficulties with motor planning or visual deficits. The child who does not say trick or treat or thank you may have limited verbal skills or be non-verbal. The child who looks disappointed when they see a you bowl may have an allergy or is diabetic. The child that isn't wearing a costume at all might have a sensory issue or sensory processing disorder. Be patient, offer choices within a field of two. And most of all, have a happy and safe Halloween. . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy See more

Kids is in Motion is keeping the Halloween fun going all week! So many great costumes at the clinic today for Theme Week Day #3 Character Day! Like the photo of your favorite character below ... #pediatricpt #pediatricot #mykidsinmotion #pediatricslp

Wordy Wednesday SOCIAL STORIES A social story is a story that uses words or images to explain: Specific occurrences such as holidays Behaviors such as hitting classmates... Social interactions such as how to introduce yourself Concepts such as sharing Skills such as toilet training They are designed to benefit those with developmental delays, social issues, autism, or other difficulties with comprehension. Social stories explain parts to form an entire message and demonstrate the thoughts and feelings of others. Check out a few pages of this FREE social story by Autism Little Learners about Halloween this year to get an idea and check out her content! . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

Happy Halloween! Day #2 of Kids in Spirit Week was quite the zoo! Like the photo of your favorite animal from the Kids in Motion Zoo #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy... #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricst See more

Kids in Motion Enhanced Health And Safety Protocol Please review all signage posted in front of the clinic upon arrival. Adults must wear a mask upon approaching the clinic, in the waiting area, and when inside the clinic. Children must wear a mask if tolerated.... Masks with vents are not permitted. The first 5 minutes of your child's scheduled session will be used for check-in and disinfection/preparation of your child's assigned treatment space. 1 adult/1 child in the waiting room at a time for check-in. Please wait at the stop sign at the entrance to the clinic. After checking in, please observe social distancing while waiting on the patio or nearby courtyard for your child's therapist with your masks on (if tolerated). We are asking that adults wait in the car or on the patio during the child's session. If it is best for you or another adult to join the session to facilitate a productive visit or you are uncomfortable dropping your child off, you are welcome to join in. After sanitizing and preparing your child's treatment space, your therapist will greet you and your child on the patio and get the session started. If your child forgets their face mask or needs a new one, your therapist will provide a child-size mask for children age 2 and up. If the therapist determines that your child is unable to wear a mask, it will be up to her discretion to determine if the session is able to proceed safely according to our re-opening guidelines. Your child's therapist will be wearing a face mask and eye protection at all times. Your child and therapist will wash hands upon entering and exiting the clinic as well as, periodically through the session as needed. Please be sure to be back on the patio at least 5 minutes before your child's session is scheduled to end. This will allow you and your child's therapist to de-brief regarding the session. Thank you for keeping a close eye on the time to allow your therapist to keep things running smoothly and on time for all children and families we serve. . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeec

HALLOWEEN FUN This week kiddos can go on a scavenger hunt to find the gold pumpkin! Kiddos find the pumpkin and post and tag their picture with @mykidsinmotion get in the running to win a pack of gift cards ($50)! . .... . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy See more

Happy Halloweeen! Day #1 of Kids in Motion Halloween Spirit week was lots of fun Today was Crazy Hair Day/ Rainbow Day. VOTE for the Kids in Motion team member who wore that theme best by liking her picture below. Feel free to share this post to expand the voting to friends and family. #crazyhairday #pediatrictherapy

MOVEMENT MONDAY Intoeing part 1 Brought to you by Sarah C., DPT Intoeing is when internal rotational forces act upon a child’s lower extremities, causing their toes to point inwards during standing and walking. It may be the result of several factors, many of which will resolve over time. The most common causes are associated with inward rotation of the femur, tibia, and metatarsal bones. To help prevent and/or reduce imbalances in muscle strength and flexibility, you ca...n assist your child with the stretches, and sitting positions in this post. Avoid W-sitting: This position increases stress on the hips and knees. When on the floor, encourage criss-cross, side sit, or long sitting position. If your child is unable to sit on the floor like this, try using a slightly elevated surface (such as a step stool) until they are more comfortable Seated Stretching: Use the time spent putting on or removing shoes to stretch their hips. Have them bring their foot up towards their opposite knee or rest it on top if able. You can help them hold the opposite hip in place for a bigger stretch. Try to hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds! Stay tuned for strengthening exercises to promote better hip and knee alignment and decrease intoeing. . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

Wordy Wednesday THOUGHT PARKING LOT Do you have Chatty Cathy or Talkative Tim? Or a kiddo with great ideas that talks about his thoughts at inappropriate times?... It's important to honor your child's thoughts and ideas but it's also important to model when these thoughts are appropriate to talk about. This is when a, "though parking lot" can come in handy. A thought parking lot, is a concept in which your child can place their thoughts on hold until an appropriate time to talk about that idea. This is how we use it, "Hey buddy, that is a great idea, but can we put that idea in the thought parking lot because we are doing homework right now. We can visit the thought parking lot after homework." It acknowledges that the thought is important but right now is not the time to talk about it. The thought parking lot can also be used as a visual placed on your child's desk, simply point to the visual when your kiddo needs to use the thought parking lot. . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

FEEDING FRIDAY MASK CHEWING, BITING AND SUCKING Brought to you by Ms. Lauren, OTR/L, Ms. Liz, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, and Ms. Elaine, OT/L There are different reasons why a kiddo might chew, bite, or suck on their mask. One of the reasons for a kiddo to chew on their mask is that they are seeking oral sensory input. If your kiddo is seeking this type of input, integrating heavy work for their mouth throughout the day may reduce chewing on their mask. Click through our pictures to ...see a list of oral motor heavy work activities from And Next Comes L - Hyperlexia & Autism Resources Reduce chewing with these adaptive ideas 3D mask bracket for kids: A plastic insert that goes between the mask and their face. This may work best if sewed into the mask to keep the bracket in place. Shieldkerchief: A mix between a face shield and mask made by Julie Vester Plotnick Chew gum or chewy candy: Provide supervised oral input to keep kiddos from mask chewing Children's sized disposable masks: This material is more difficult for a kiddo to suck into their mouth and can also be less satisfying to chew. . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

MOVEMENT MONDAY 4 Favorite Go-To PT Toys Just in time for the holidays! Brought to you by Sarah, DPT and Thérèse, DPT ... Stomp Rocket Good for single leg balance and coordination Have kiddo stand on one leg and hold as you count down, 3, 2, 1, blast off! Hover ball Great for learning indoor ball activities since it doesn’t roll away Kicking/trapping Practice single leg balance placing 1- foot on top Cones Great for learning indoor ball activities since it doesn’t roll away Kicking/trapping Practice single leg balance placing 1- foot on top Ball Popper Practice standing at a support surface while using one hand to put the balls in Squat to retrieve the balls from the bottom or floor . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

TREAT YOUR THERAPIST WITH A YELP REVIEW! Do you really appreciate your therapist or an office staff member and are trying to show them some love? Well, we have just the thing for you! ... Write a yelp review with a staff member’s name in it and they will be able to SPIN THE WHEEL to WIN a prize! Prizes include but are not limited to lottery tickets, Starbucks, Target, and Amazon gift cards. Link: https://bit.ly/yelpKIM . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

Fine Motor Friday 3 Favorite Go-To Occupational Therapy Toys The holidays are around the corner! Here are some toys you might want to add to your holiday shopping list that can also promote your kiddo's OT skills. These toys are engaging crowd-pleasers around the clinic.... Sensory Chuckle & Roar Pop it! Play it as a game to work on turn taking Use it for a sensory break Add soap foam to increase the sensory experience Fine motor Crayon Rocks Promotes a mature tripod grasp Strengthens hands when coloring Use for handwriting Visual motor Let’s Go Fishing Use your fingers to pull out fish if using the fishing pole is too difficult Work on turn taking Work on visual skills by fishing for a particular color . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

OCTOBER IS DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH Here are 8 Facts about Down Syndrome There are 3 types of trisomy 21 Nondisjunction accounts for 95% of cases ... Translocation accounts for 4% Mosaicism accounts for 1% 400,000 people live with Down Syndrome in the United States 1 in 691 babies are born with Down Syndrome in the United States Life expectancy in 1983 is 25 years of age Life expectancy today is 60 years of age 80% of children with it are born to women under age 35 years of age The incidence of births of children with Down Syndrome increases with the age of the mother People with Down Syndrome have increased risk for certain medical conditions including congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems, thyroid conditions Many of these conditions are now treatable, so most people with Down Syndrome live healthy lives. Every person with Down Syndrome experiences cognitive delays but this is NOT indicative of the many strengths and talents each individual possesses. . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

STARTING NEXT WEEK! We are introducing Kids in Motion Halloween Spirit Week! NEXT WEEK 10/26/20-10/30/20... Join our staff in dressing up for our Halloween spirit week or greet us dressed up in your Halloween costume this week. Be sure to stop by the front desk for your Halloween trick-or-treats! MONDAY: Crazy Rainbow Hair day Wear lots of color with your crazy hair! TUESDAY: Animal Day Come dressed as any animal you’d like! WEDNESDAY: Character Day Dress as your favorite character! THURSDAY: Decades Day Blast from the past, any decade works! FRIDAY: Halloween Day Dressup in your costume! . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

It’s October and October is PT Month! This year we would like to do a fun project with your kids for PT Month. If you would like to participate, please take a picture or video of your child doing their favorite PT activity and send it to [email protected]. Or your child’s treating therapist can also help you with this during your child’s PT session. We would love to hear from present and past patients! Also, ask your child what PT means to them or what it ...means to you as a parent. And no filtering what your child says! It is amazing what comes out of the mouth of babes! If you don’t want your child’s picture to be used, you can still ask what PT means to your child and we can use your/their quote. With your permission, we will be posting these pictures in the clinic and/or on social media. Please sign the permission form if you would like for your child to be included. Thanks and Happy PT Month! The PT Team at Kids in Motion Photo release form: https://bit.ly/KIMphotorelease Thanks and Happy PT Month! The PT Team at Kids in Motion . . . . . #kidsinmotion #mykidsinmotion #pediatrictherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricptotspeech #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy See more