Sensory breaks are not just for kids and not just for telehealth. They are also know as movement breaks or a brain break. They can increase ones the ability to calm down, focus, learn and self-regulate. Many families are finding themselves facilitating their child’s school work or therapy sessions during these Stay in Place days. With everyone staying in place,…
DPT wasted no time jumping into TELEHEALTH for our existing families, when insurance companies allowed. What we have found has been a pleasant surprise. We get to see the children in their home environments. We can observe feeding from a new angle and see the supports in the home. It helps us help our families with real time therapy intervention. …
Children cope better when their parents are resilient and have strong social supports. So take time for yourself and your own mental well-being. Try to establish a “new normal” in terms of daily routines. Children tend to like predictability and routines. It might help to make a daily schedule while schools are closed so that kids know what will happen…
It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. Specific guidelines suggest the following: Remain calm and reassuring. Make yourself available. Avoid excessive blaming. Monitor television viewing and social media. Maintain a normal routine to the extent possible. Be honest and accurate by checking the website. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Know the…
Darling Pediatric Therapies will be one of the vendors at the BEECH Bazaar Homeschool Expo on March 5th @ 6:30 PM to 9 PM. Located @ Lanier Technical Institute. The Goal is to provide a FREE event for ALL area homeschoolers. You will have the chance to meet with various vendors that provide services to the Homeschool Community in…
Cintas is seeking applicants for open positions. You can access the full listing of positions online at www.careers.cintas.com/careers. If you are a qualified applicant with autism or disabilities interested in a position, they suggest applying and also emailing the Cintas local HR Manager with the applicant’s name, and the position for which they applied. This will ensure the applicant will…
Please contact us if you are in need of PT. We have an after school spot available to accommodate your child’s needs. 6 PM on Wednesdays is now available with our PT, Stephanie Pope. Please call right away, as these after school spots fill quickly.
Q. Is it true that CHOA is closing outpatient rehab centers? A. Children’s has made the decision to close outpatient rehabilitation services currently…
Santa welcomes chldren of all ages and abilititeis at North Point Mall in Alpharetta. Autism Speaks is partening with Cherry Hills Programs to provide sensory-friendly Santa experiences. https://www.northpointmall.com/en/events/santa-cares.html