Why Alternative and Augmentative Communication Helps Verbal Language Development By Daniel Miller, MA, MS, CCC-SLP Some children (and adults) with speech and language disorders do not produce verbal language on their own, and require assistance to develop functional communication skills. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can help these individuals and their families select an appropriate AAC modality […]
The Alert Program: Fast, Slow and Just Right
By Shelly Moore, COTA/L “The ALERT program assists students in understanding the basic theory of sensory integration related to arousal states. The primary focus is to help children learn to monitor, maintain, and change their level of alertness so that it is appropriate to a situation or task.” (Williams, Shellenberger) The ALERT program provides a […]
Casting Dynamic Ankle Foot Orthotics
By Martye Baylock MS, PT Early in my career I served rural patients. Many patients had issues with walking, muscle tightness, muscle tone, and being able to move independently. Many of my patients were in need of bracing and orthotics, but the nearest place for them to be cast for these could be up to […]
Jumpers and Exercisers and Walkers! Oh My!
Martye Blaylock, MSPT Any person who has a child, or niece or nephew, or has even babysat for a small child or infant knows how easy it is to use a jumper or exerciser for a baby. We need to get some things done. We need time to pick up, cook, clean, and at least […]
Welcoming our newest Pediatric Occupational Therapist to our TEAM -Jill Manasco! Jill grew up in Melbourne, Florida–where her love of young children and their development blossomed early as she attended and eventually worked at her mother’s Montessori school. Jill pursued a career in Occupational Therapy when she realized the profession combines all of her interests […]
By Kelsie McGladrey, DPT With summer dwindling down and school just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about school supplies. One of the key supplies that your child uses is a backpack! While your child may find it most important to get the sparkly one or the one with a superhero pattern, it […]
Make a Splash with Aquatic Therapy!
By Kimberly Alquist BP&HT’s aquatic re/habilitation program consists of supervised exercises performed in the water. Swimming is not a prerequisite skill. Patients can perform each exercise through activity and play while standing in the water, holding onto the side of the pool, or using a flotation device. The water provides a safe and effective method […]
Common Summer Sports Injuries and Prevention Tips
Common Summer Sports Injuries and Prevention Tips By: Kelsie McGladrey, PT, DPT With the sunny weather comes sports! We have had a beautiful spring and summer is in full swing! As your kids are out playing both organized and recreational sports they are getting great physical and social benefits. But with the increase in play […]
Fun Summer Snack ideas that your kids can help with! From the desk of Kelsey Klemm, COTA/L As the holiday weekend creeps upon us and you are looking for ideas for fun activities to keep your kids busy, BPHT has some ideas for you! What kid doesn’t love a fun summer snack that they helped […]
