The vestibular system is a sensory system in our bodies housed in our inner ears that gives our brain information about our body’s movement. It detects movement through the labyrinth, which is composed of three semicircular canals located in our inner ears. Each canal is filled with fluid and when this fluid is displaced nerve […]
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What to Expect During Intensive Therapy
Whether you just booked an intensive, or are curious what intensive therapy is all about, my hope is that this will serve as a helpful guide as you embark on intensive therapy for your little one. I like to preface any initial conversation with parents about intensive therapy, that it is hard work for everyone […]
What is TheraSuit?
Created by two physical therapists through their desire to bring the best treatment for their own daughter, Richard and Isabela Koscielny revolutionized the world of treatment for children with neurological disorders forever. They gathered the idea from a program that was made for astronauts in order to work against muscle loss due to a lack […]
Why Having the Right Dominant Ear Matters
We are familiar with having a dominant hand but did you know you also have a dominant ear? Most people turn their right ear up to listen when having difficulty hearing in a noisy environment, indicating the presence of a right dominance. Ninety percent of people are right ear dominant, which proves to be anatomically […]
Try These 7 Calm Down Strategies For Kids
From toddlers to older children, every child, parent, and teacher can benefit from having the tools and strategies to help when a child needs calming. Whether it be from sensory overload, trouble with emotional regulation, or the all too common toddler tantrums, there are many strategies and tools that can be implemented to help a […]