by Phillip Kindschi | Sep 26, 2013 | General
With school back in session and the holidays quickly approaching, it can be very difficult to find that “one on one” time with your children. Research studies have shown that it is not the amount of time spent with your children, but the quality of time that...
by Phillip Kindschi | Sep 4, 2013 | Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
Your child’s care and progress is our number one priority at TherapyWorks. We have all heard the phrase “it takes a village”, well it truly does to care for a child with special needs. Do you know who is or should be on your child’s team? For example, did you know...
by Phillip Kindschi | Aug 20, 2013 | Nutrition
So it is that time a year when peaches taste wonderful and are cheaper. With children going back to school what better way then to add the Vitamin A and Vitamin C peaches provide with a hassle free morning hot breakfast – see below recipe found in the Ellie Krieger’s...
by Phillip Kindschi | Aug 6, 2013 | Speech Therapy
An article review Original article written by Sue Buckley and Gillian Bird The Down Syndrome Educational Trust, Down Syndrome Research and Practice 1993, 1(1) 34-39 As a speech pathologist and a new mother of a beautiful baby girl who has Down syndrome, I am very...
by Phillip Kindschi | Jul 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
What is “Crossing Midline”? Imagine a line dividing your body into right and left sides. Crossing Midline includes any activity that requires one side to cross into the other side. Imagine using both hands to put on your shoes and socks, brushing your teeth, using...
by Phillip Kindschi | Jul 2, 2013 | Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
Summertime Fun with PT It’s summertime and one of the best times for kids to go outside and do some activities to build important gross motor skills, strengthen muscles, increase balance and coordination, motor planning and endurance. There are all kinds of things...
by Phillip Kindschi | Jun 25, 2013 | Nutrition
Because being overweight can often be a lifelong condition that may affect the entire family, it is critical that families consider taking action towards becoming a healthier family with the child. When assessing your family; consider the following: How often your...
by Phillip Kindschi | Jun 18, 2013 | Feeding Therapy
Eating is easy! You just sit down and eat, right? WRONG. Believe it or not, eating is more difficult than walking or talking. It involves 31 muscles and 6 cranial nerves to produce a single swallow. In addition, it involves all the major organs of your body and...
by Phillip Kindschi | Jun 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Commonly referred to as being “pigeon toed,” in-toeing is when a child walks with his or her feet turned inward. In-toeing can cause a child to seem more clumsy, demonstrate poor balance, and to trip and fall more frequently than peers. The cause of in-toeing can be...
by Phillip Kindschi | Jun 3, 2013 | Occupational Therapy
It’s summer time and time to play, but why not continue the learning as well with some OT fun. As kids play in the summer and focus on all the fun activities, there are ways to incorporate and maintain the skills they have learned throughout the year while learning...
