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We all know the importance of sensory breaks that many of our friends need throughout the day. We need to MOVE!!!
I want to take this moment to thank all of the DPT family: therapists, parents, caregivers and children, as 2020 comes to a close. It has been a year none of us could have predicted or anticipated. We did an amazing job. We never quit at Darling Pediatric Therapies. We continued to provide the best therapy services we could for…
Pictures with Santa! Come join us Saturday, December 5th, from 11:00-3:00pm. Visit with your child or pet! About this Event This will be a free event offering photos with Santa, pre-packaged sweets and a trackless train ride outside. It is open to children AND pets! Photos will be printed and given to guests. This event will be hosted at the…
Zappos is now expanding their adaptive line to include customized shoe buying, allowing purchases of just one shoe or a combination of sizes! For now, it is just a pilot program, but what a difference this could make for so many families! You can now buy a single shoe or build a pair using different sizes from some of your…
Many children will have challenges wearing a face mask, as this maybe required when they to school. Our children with sensory issues will be more impacted. Many resources exists for families with regards to social stories about masks. Step one is to explain the situation to your child. Choose a time when your child is calm to speak to them…
At DPT we have utilized the Accessible Chef recipes with great success. Accessible Chef is a website free to the public. They have a collection of free visual recipes. The recipes help to teach cooking skills to individuals with disabilities. The visual recipes make use of task analysis, by breaking down a complex task into manageable steps. Students may require…
Sleep is an essential part of our day to ensure we are healthy and ready to engage in what life has to offer. Going to sleep and getting enough sleep are important skills for children to learn. Optimal sleep helps to ensure that children are able to play and ready to participate in daily activities at school or at home,…
Lekotek of Georgia serves children with a wide range of disabilities. They began in December 1983 providing services. They primarily serve children from birth to 8 years of age, with computer services also available to adolescents and young adults. Minimal fees are charged for some activities, but full and partial scholarships are always available. The heart of Lekotek is its…