Category: Occupational Therapy
Developmental Milestones: An OT’s Guide to Pre-Writing Skills
Before a child can write their name, hold a pencil, or draw a simple picture, they must build a strong foundation of underlying motor patterns. At RISE Pediatric Therapies, we refer to these vital building blocks as pre-writing skills. For parents of toddlers and preschoolers, especially those navigating additional sensory and motor needs, behavioral challenges, […]
Beyond the Brush: Therapist-Recommended Tools for Oral Health & Sensory Success
Welcome to the final installment of our three-part series on therapist-recommended tools! We’ve already covered mealtime success and the best shoes for first steps. Today, we are diving into a topic that can be a major hurdle for parents of children with developmental challenges: oral health, sensory development, and feeding issues. At RISE Pediatric Therapies, […]