Q: I have been getting feedback that my child is having regulation issues, could OT help? A: OT in the private setting could assess your child’s sensory system with a variety of challenges that replicate school and home demands. Working in a sensory gym out of the school setting can allow your child the ability to learn to self-regulate in…
On August 3rd, 2024, Darling Pediatric Therapies will celebrate 15 years in the community, providing Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy. We have had the privilege of working with many families over the years. We have grown with you and your child and are always looking at what is best practice in all of our therapy fields. We…
Q: What can we do while we are on vacation and away from our regular therapy sessions? A: Vacation is a perfect time to use some of the strategies your child’s therapist has taught you both over the months for OT, PT and Speech needs. It does not have to be “perfect”, just put some “normalcy” back into your lives. …
It is of the utmost importance that children learn to use the muscles in their tiny hands, wrists, and fingers while they are toddlers. Strong fine motor skills are necessary for developing important life skills as a child grows older, such as tying their shoes, writing, and using table utensils. The Therapy Center for Children says during the ages of 12-48…
I want to take this moment to thank all the DPT family: therapists, parents, caregivers, and children, as 2023 comes to a close. We have introduced some new team members to the DPT family this year. We have new ideas for 2024 and are excited to get started. We are an amazing team and I thank each one of you…
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On August 3rd, 2023, Darling Pediatric Therapies will celebrate 14 years in the community, providing Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy. We have had the privilege of working with many families over the years. We have grown with you and your child and are always looking at what is best practice in all of our therapy fields. We…
Here’s what most people just can’t understand about being the parent of a child with extra needs… We are never honest with you. Not all the way. It’s nothing personal. It’s not for a lack of trust in you. It’s not because you did anything wrong. It’s because we are certain you won’t understand. And that’s okay. We don’t expect…
I want to take this moment to thank all the DPT family: therapists, parents, caregivers, and children, as 2022 comes to a close. We have introduced some new team members to the DPT family this year. We have new ideas for 2023 and are excited to get started. We are an amazing team and I thank each and every one…
On August 3rd, 2022, Darling Pediatric Therapies will celebrate 13 years in the community, providing Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy. We have had the privilege of working with many families over the years. We have grown with you and your child and are always looking at what is best practice in all of our therapy fields. We…