Communication Breakdown or Sensory Breakdown Understanding How to Best Support Your Child As parents, one of the hardest moments is watching your child struggle—especially when you’re not sure why it’s happening. Is it frustration because they can’t express themselves? Or are they overwhelmed by their environment? Understanding the difference between a communication breakdown and a…
What is Occupational Therapy? Celebrating OT Month By Jessica Tallent, OTR/L Kids Place Pediatric Occupational Therapist Since 1980, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has recognized April as occupational therapy month. But what exactly do occupational therapists, specifically pediatric occupational therapists, do? The World Federation of Occupational Therapy (OT) defines occupational therapy as a “client-centered…
How Frustration and Communication Are Connected in Children (And How to Help Your Child) If you’ve ever watched your child melt down when they couldn’t express what they needed, you’re not alone. Many parents notice that when communication breaks down, big emotions quickly take over—tears, yelling, shutting down, or acting out. What can feel confusing…
How Does Nutrition Affect My Physical Therapy? Often time’s patients will ask if the food they eat before and after their physical therapy appointments will affect their rehabilitation results. Regardless of whether you are healing from a surgery, recovering from a sprain, or managing chronic pain – yes, the food and drink you consume does…
Pediatric Therapy: More Than Play — It’s Purposeful, Challenging, and Transformational When parents first walk into a pediatric therapy session—whether physical, occupational, or speech therapy—it can sometimes look like playtime. You may see toys, swings, games, obstacle courses, and a lot of smiling. But behind every activity is a purposeful therapeutic goal. Pediatric therapy may…
Why Consistent Attendance Matters for Your Child’s Therapy At Kids Place Pediatric Therapy, we know that life with kids can be unpredictable. Illness, transportation challenges, school events, and busy family schedules sometimes make it hard to attend every appointment. Cancellations happen, and we truly understand that. However, consistent attendance plays a very important role in…
Why Am I Not Recovering Faster? The Role of Sleep and Nutrition in Physical Therapy Recovery One of the most common questions patients ask during physical therapy is “Why am I not getting better faster?” At AzOPT, we focus on individualized treatment plans, hands-on care, and targeted exercise programs to help you recover safely…
How Shared Book Reading Builds Language Development from Birth Shared book reading can be implemented as early as birth. Shared book reading not only is a great bonding experience but also bolsters your child’s language development, which can later lead to stronger reading and writing skills. Studies show that early literacy skills like rhyming, letter…
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy (PT) directed at treating pain, weakness, and/or dysfunction associated with the muscles within and around the pelvis (especially the pelvic floor). Currently, pelvic floor therapy is offered exclusively by Genevieve…
Safe Sleep for Infants While the first year of your baby’s life is full of joy, it can also bring understandable anxiety—especially around sleep. Creating a safe sleep environment can help ease some of that stress and give parents greater peace of mind. Safe sleep practices are essential not only for reducing the risk of…
