pediatric occupational therapy Archives - Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Virtual Visits Now Available!

Recently, the Federal Government and State of Arizona made changes to allow virtual visits for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. While all of our clinics will remain open, we will be scheduling patients virtually who wish to take ...
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Tolerating Tooth Brushing

January 14, 2020 Activities of Daily Living, Child Development, fine motor skills, pediatric occupational therapy, Tracie Dahl

by Tracie Dahl, OTR/L Kids Place Central Pediatric Occupational Therapist Teeth begin to appear as early as six months old and should be brushed twice a day as soon as they appear, according to the American Dental Association. But brushing a ...
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The Developmental Benefits of Chores

November 26, 2019 Child Development, Kristen Henderson, pediatric occupational therapy

The Developmental Benefits of Chores by Kristen Henderson, M.S., OTR/L Kids Place West Pediatric Occupational Therapist For many of us, chores are a normal part of childhood. What you may not realize is that common household chores can help ...
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Temper Tantrums and Behavior Management

November 12, 2019 Amanda Mazerall, Behaviors, Child Development, Communication, pediatric occupational therapy

Temper Tantrums and Behavior Management by Amanda Mazerall M.S. OTR/L Temper tantrums are ‘behaviors’ that I see on a daily basis. Although Kids Place is an extremely fun and exciting place, it is common for children to get upset while ...
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Your Child’s Progressions in Handwriting

September 24, 2019 Ask the Therapist, Child Development, Handwriting, pediatric occupational therapy

Your Child’s Progressions in Handwriting By Jenna Zellner, OTS Kids Place Student Occupational Therapist Handwriting acquisition is a crucial learning process necessary to get children prepared for school and adult life. Similar to a ...
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Upper Body Weight Bearing

September 11, 2019 Child Development, Jessica Tallent, Occupational Therapy, pediatric occupational therapy, Reflexes

Upper Body Weight Bearing By Jessica Tallent, OTR/L Kids Place Pediatric Occupational Therapist Occupational therapists assist in developing fine motor coordination and grasping skills needed for children to carry out everyday tasks. These tasks ...
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The 8th Sense

July 15, 2019 Child Development, pediatric occupational therapy, Sensory, Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing Disorder, Uncategorized

The 8th Sense by DeNell Dykstra, OTS Kids Place West Student Occupational Therapist Most of us are aware of the five main senses – sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Some of us have also heard of the two ‘hidden’ senses – ...
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Tools to Manage Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors

June 25, 2019 Behaviors, Child Development, Kristen Henderson, pediatric occupational therapy

Tools to Manage Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors by Kristen Henderson, M.S., OTR/L Kids Place West Pediatric Occupational Therapist Children misbehaving or testing the limits is a normal part of childhood development. Most challenging ...
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Ask The Therapist – What is Visual Motor Integration?

April 16, 2019 Amanda Mazerall, Child Development, pediatric occupational therapy, Visual Motor Skills

Ask The Therapist – What is Visual Motor Integration? by Amanda Mazerall, OTR/L Kids Place Central Pediatric Occupational Therapist Visual Motor Integration, or ‘VMI,’ is a form of coordination that allows us to accurately control our hand ...
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How to Keep Your Wandering Child Safe

April 2, 2019 child safety, Jenn Gile, pediatric occupational therapy, Wandering Child

How to Keep Your Wandering Child Safe by Jennifer Gile, OTR/L Kids Place West Pediatric Occupational Therapist Wandering is common in children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Approximately half of children with ASD will wander from a ...
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