Akron occupational therapy
Akron Occupational Therapy for Kids With Down Syndrome
At Therapy & Wellness Connection, we understand the unique needs of children with Down syndrome. Down syndrome, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, usually leads to developmental delays in motor skills, sensory processing issues, and…
Why Self-Regulation is a Top Goal in Akron Occupational Therapy for Kids
If your child is recommended for Akron occupational therapy services, you may at some point hear the phrase “self-regulation.” It’s often a pivotal goal for many of the children with whom we work on a daily basis. It’s a skill…
Akron Occupational Therapy for Kids Is an Evidence-Based Practice
If you were to peek into therapy sessions at our clinic, it might look like we’re “just playing.” But at Therapy & Wellness Connection, our Akron occupational therapy for kids is an evidence-based practice. For those unfamiliar with this terminology,…
Occupational Therapy Tips to Practice Pre-Writing Skills at Home
Practicing pre-writing skills at home is highly beneficial from an occupational therapy perspective. As our Akron occupational therapists can explain, the more you practice at home, the faster your child will have a firm grasp on key developmental milestones, such…
Akron Occupational Therapists on Importance of Pretend Play
Our Akron occupational therapists often remark that we “get paid to play.” That’s because from the outside looking in, a pediatric occupational therapy session can look a whole lot like we’re “just playing.” But this overlooks the reality that play…
Akron Occupational Therapy Approaches to Sensory Processing Disorder for Kids With Autism
As Akron occupational therapy practitioners, we know that for a very long time, sensory processing disorder was conflated with autism. Why? Because it’s so incredibly prevalent among them. One study published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy further affirms…
How Our Akron ABA Therapists Work With Occupational Therapists to Provide Kids Optimal Care
When it comes to treating a child with developmental delays, disabilities, or injuries, it’s important to keep in mind that a child is a whole person. What we mean by that is that when we’re treating a child with complex…
When Should Kids Learn to Button & Zip? Akron Occupational Therapy Insight
Learning to zip, button, and use “fasteners” for dressing is a key self-care skill. Multiple times every day, we’re zipping jeans, buttoning shirts, zipping coats, buttoning pajamas, etc. We don’t expect kids to learn all this overnight, but as our…
7 Summer Activity Ideas From Our Akron Occupational Therapists
As Akron occupational therapists, we’re frequently working on things like handwriting, self-regulation, and executive functioning. But summertime play is a veritable goldmine of sensory activities that can help boost a child’s development. We’ve put together a list of summer occupational…
Can Occupational Therapy Help Kids With ADHD?
Historically, children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) have been treated with medications like Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexadrine. But while these medications can be effective for some kids, they can also have significant adverse side effects. For many kids, occupational…