If your preschooler has cerebral palsy (CP), you’re probably familiar with physical therapy (PT) as part of their early intervention (EI) program. However, as your child begins to age out of early intervention (about age two and a half), you and your doctor will want to consider adding occupational therapy (OT) to your child’s treatment … Read more
Behavioral Issues
How do you help your child during a sensory meltdown? In our last blog, Stephanie Vogler, OTR/L, described 10 Reasons Your Preschooler Has Temper Tantrums or Meltdowns. Today, Stephanie focuses on how to help your child who has sensory meltdowns. Sensory meltdown or temper tantrum? First, it’s important to understand whether your child is having … Read more
Who hasn’t witnessed a toddler’s public meltdown when denied a bag of candy or sugary cereal at the supermarket? Young children are notorious for their tantrums. In this article, Stephanie Vogler, OTR/L, explores 10 reasons your preschooler may throw a tantrum. 1. Developmental Issues Meltdowns may be a normal part of your child’s development. When … Read more