Blog - Carolina Pediatric Therapy

Helping Your Child Identify and Positively Express Emotions

March 01, 2016 in

Behavioral health

Emotions are complicated. Even as adults, we sometimes have issues recognizing and expressing...

Making Sure Your Child's Halloween is a Safe One

October 22, 2015 in

Behavioral health

Halloween is probably one of your child's favorite holidays. Not only does he get to dress up in a...

Having a Sensory Friendly Halloween

October 20, 2015 in

Physical therapy

For most kids, Halloween is a fun holiday filled with a chance to dress up and get lots of candy...

The Importance of Preschool

September 22, 2015 in

Behavioral health

Should I send my child to preschool? This is a common question for parents. As in any situation,...

Disabilities, Expectations, and Person-First Language

September 21, 2015 in

Physical therapy

I had a great talk with the mother of one of my clients today about disabilities and expectations.

Making July Fourth a Sensory Friendly Holiday

July 01, 2015 in

Physical therapy

July 4th - Independence Day is a national holiday that usually involves parties, festivals, and of...

Creating the Perfect Support Group

June 24, 2015 in

Behavioral health

Being a parent is stressful, we all know this, but when you are a parent of a child with special...

Surviving & Accepting The Diagnosis

April 03, 2015 in

Physical therapy

To say I was shocked, the day we received my son’s autism diagnosis, would be an understatement. I...

Preparation Instead of Panic

March 11, 2015 in

Behavioral health

Do you like surprises? I think for most of us a surprise holds a wonderful mixture of excitement...

Getting the Most Out of Your Child's Therapy

January 20, 2015 in

Physical therapy

Finding the Right Therapist Every therapist has their own style, personality, techniques, and...

Having a Sensory Friendly Christmas Holiday

December 23, 2014 in

Autism

It is that time of year again. Lots of music, smells, and colorful lights, often all at once. It is...

Making Sure Halloween is Safe and Fun for Your Child

October 28, 2014 in

Halloween

For most kids, Halloween is a fun time of year, filled with lots of candy, costumes, and spooky...

Have a Sensory-Friendly Autumn

October 26, 2014 in

Costumes

This time of year can be a little bit spooky and a lot of fun, but for kids with sensory...

Think Like a Superhero

October 22, 2014 in

Social skills

Black Widow The most common type of ‘thinker’ in our world is the Black Widow type. My boys and I...

Sensory Friendly Costume

October 20, 2014 in

Processing disorder

Use your child’s regular clothes. Find clothing that is comfortable and use it as a base, if your...

The Magic of Simple Miracles

October 09, 2014 in

Phonological disorder

speech-language pathologist, I get a front row seat for them more times than most. I’m sure my...

How to Make Sensory Bottles

August 08, 2014 in

Autism

Recommended Ages - All ages

Breakthrough with Tomatis®

February 04, 2014 in

News

Tomatis® therapy can make profound changes in the lives of children with sensory and behavioral...

When Bedtime Becomes a Battlefield

January 01, 2014 in

Autism

Every expectant parent has probably heard the words, “Sleep now, because once baby gets here, you...

Make Gift-Giving Occasions Easier for Your Child with Autism

December 18, 2013 in

Autism

Most parents love the excitement of watching their children open gifts, regardless of the occasion....

Tag: Sensory Dysfunction