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04.19.2026
W-Sitting: What Parents Need to Know
If you’ve ever noticed your child sitting on the floor with their knees bent and feet tucked out to the sides—forming a “W” shape—you’re not alone. This position, known as W-sitting, is very common in young children. As occupational therapists, we get asked about it all the time. What Is W-Sitting? W-sitting is when a
03.29.2026
Visual Schedules: From Chaos to Confidence
Visual schedules are a simple yet powerful tool that helps children understand and complete daily routines by showing each step of a task using pictures or icons. Just like adults use reminders and checklists, visual schedules for children provide a clear and predictable sequence to follow, supporting learning, confidence, and independence. At their core, visual
03.15.2026
Core Strength Matters in Every Sport: The Hidden Powerhouse:
When people think about athletic performance, they often picture explosive legs, powerful arms, or lightning-fast reflexes. But core strength matters more than most athletes realize. Beneath every sprint, swing, jump, or throw is a strong and stable core working to keep the body efficient and controlled. Whether you’re a runner, basketball player, swimmer, or weekend
04.26.2026
Augmentative Communication—What is it and Who benefits?
When we think about AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), often we think of the idea of alternative communication. We think of children who are non-speaking or minimally-speaking and are learning another (alternative) system for communication such as American Sign Language or use of a Speech Generating Device (SGD). This is often an iPad or tablet
04.05.2026
Hand-Eye Coordination in Kids: It Matters for Development
Hand-eye coordination is the connection between what the eyes see and how the hands respond. This skill plays an important role in a child’s development. It forms the foundation for fine motor skills such as feeding or drawing, as well as gross motor skills like catching a ball or climbing on playground equipment. For many
03.22.2026
Social Emotional Development
Social-emotional development, or psychosocial development, involves understanding how a child’s emotional, social, and psychological processes change over time. With the surge of social media and a rise in behavioral problems among children, there has been greater attention and awareness of this topic. Sorting through all of the information is overwhelming, and understanding what your child
