Alert Groups vs. Social Skills Group: Where does my child fit best? By: Abbie Paris, MS, CCC-SLP Does your child struggle to make friends? Does he tend to sit alone at recess? Does she seem to always say the wrong thing or not know what to say in certain circumstances? If so, your child might […]

“Tongue Thrust” Therapy: Speech Therapy is Not Just for Speaking By Daniel A Miller, MS, MA, CCC-SLP The term “tongue thrust” typically refers to a pattern of swallowing in which the individual pushes forward against or between the front teeth (usually, the incisors). This behavior is a part of typical development, but is expected to […]

BPHT is proud to announce that beginning in January we will be offering Sports Skills Clinics with Kelsie McGladrey, PT, DPT. Coach Kelsie has an extensive sports background and will be focusing on basketball, baseball and soccer. The focus of these groups is not only to improve ball handling skills, but become a better teammate, […]

Two of our occupational therapists recently were recertified as Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) in our Hands Clinic. Through their dedication to significant advanced related continuing education and the rigors of direct experience in Hand therapy, Kimberly and John recently met the requirements for recertification through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Inc., (HTCC), which recertifies them […]

Going to see Santa is one of the most exciting activities of the holiday season for many children and their families…for others, it is a source of stress, anxiety, tears and meltdowns. The experience of meeting Santa is not always a smooth, happy trip. It often involves long lines requiring patience and remaining still, bustling […]

From the desk of Mr. Alex, here are the top three OT DVD’s to get your child’s morning started right with an exercise routine before they head off to school. Whether they enjoy yoga, Tai Chi or need some sensory-motor exercises to get going, these DVD’s are good ways to get jump started at home. […]

Check out the last newsletter of the year! Our therapists share their experience in PT, OT and Speech topics for you! Newsletter_4th Quarter_2015 In the Newsletter: Find out more about Angela’s experience as a supervisor with GROW through the University of Washington in Cusco, Peru this fall! Also, Gesturing in Speech, Top OT DVD’s for […]

Benefits of YOGA October is National Physical Therapy month, and as a pediatric physical therapist I am excited to help celebrate my profession! As a PT who works with kids of all ages and abilities, I have often found myself incorporating some of the concepts and benefits of yoga in my practice. Despite several myths […]

About The Author: Beth Tenace MOT, OTR/L has over 8 years of therapy experience having practiced in both school and clinical settings. Currently, Beth is the Clinical Director for the Pediatric Occupational Therapy department at Bothell Pediatric & Hand Therapy. She and her husband moved to Washington state in 2013 and they currently reside in […]