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Handwriting is an incredibly complex skill. Many times, the difficulties might get overlooked. Here is a list of what an occupational therapist might observe or assess during a routine handwriting assessment.
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Written by: Chandon Hines, M.S. OTR/L The holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also bring overstimulating environments—crowded shopping malls, festive classrooms, and…

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Counseling and Mental Health

Written by: Odele Prentice, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CYMHS, Therapist, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor     Co-parenting can be difficult if one or both parents…

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Counseling and Mental Health, Self-Care

Written by Amber Brown, LPC As the leaves turn and the holiday season approaches, thoughts, behaviors, and expectations begin to re-surface. Holidays can stir up…

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Parenting, Safety

Written by: Sarah Duckworth OTR/L, OTD *These are general recommendations. For car seat and vehicle specific information, please read both your car seat and vehicle…

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Development, Physical Therapy Blogs

Written by: Emily Boyd, PT, DPT These three words may sound foreign and a little intimidating to a parent when hearing them for the first…

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Development, Language Development, Speech Therapy Blogs

Written By: Alia Shoemaker, MS, CCC-SLP  What Is AAC?  Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to any way a person can communicate apart from vocal…

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Counseling and Mental Health, Parenting, Self-Care

Written By: Larry “Odele” Prentice MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CYMHC, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor-Birmingham, Chelsea, & Huntsville The Importance of Self-Care When I was training…

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Development, Feeding Therapy, Milestones, Occupational Therapy Blogs, Speech Therapy Blogs

Written by: Martha Davis, M.S., CCC-SLP Helping your baby transition from liquids to solids is a common stressor for parents. In typical development, the transition…

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Development, Language Development, Milestones, Playing, Speech Therapy Blogs

Written by Anna Woodfin, Speech-Language Pathologist Did you know that there are different types of language development? As an SLP working with younger children who…

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Development, Language Development, Screen Time, Speech Therapy Blogs

By: Rachel Evans, Speech-Language Pathologist In today’s tech-savvy world, we are inundated with screens. From smart phones and tablets to computers and TVs, these devices…

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Development, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy Blogs

Handwriting is an incredibly complex skill. Many times, the difficulties might get overlooked. Here is a list of what an occupational therapist might observe or…

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Counseling and Mental Health, Development

Most caregivers would tell you that their biggest goal is to raise happy and healthy children. Simple, right? In a world often filled with uncertainty…

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