Who Can Benefit From Pediatric AAC Devices?
AAC Devices in Pediatric Therapy AAC is the term used to describe any form of communication that a person can use that is not speech. This may include pointing to pictures of what the person wants, using sign language, or using a device that will speak a message when a specific button is pushed. MetroEHS … Continue reading
MetroEHS Joins WDIV for Autism Awareness Month
MetroEHS Joins WDIV for Autism Awareness Month We are proud to sponsor Live in the D, and excited to have joined them this month to bring Autism Awareness. Tati Amare: As we watch children grow, we see them develop in many different ways, from infant to toddler to child. As they grow, we celebrate … Continue reading
Playtime is a Little Superhero’s Business
Playtime is a Little Superhero’s Business Play is crucial for children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Through play, children learn important life skills such as problem-solving, creativity, social interaction, and self-regulation. Play allows children to explore their environment, experiment with different ideas, and express themselves in ways that are natural and meaningful to them. … Continue reading
Does Your Child Need Feeding Therapy?
Pediatric Feeding Disorders Is your child more than just a picky eater? Have they experienced slow weight gain or rapid weight gain? Do they eat less than 20 different kinds of foods? Avoid entire food groups or certain textures or colors? Have they ever coughed, gagged, or choked while eating? What about family meal times? … Continue reading
THAT Magic Moment during Play-Based Therapy
Samantha Fitzsimmons, Occupational Therapy Education Coordinator & Therapy Manager at MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy describes THAT Moment…a magic moment in therapy. “One of my favorite memories is the result of naturalistic play-based therapy. My client saw her friend on a swing and she approached him and said, “play”, which caused everyone in the room to just … Continue reading
TheraSuit – Intensive Physical Therapy
History of TheraSuit – Richard and Izabela Koscielny are physical therapists, who have a daughter diagnosed with cerebral palsy and tried out suit therapy with her – After significant improvements with the suit, they modified and created their own suit specialized for therapeutic benefits, called TheraSuit™ How Does TheraSuit Work? – TheraSuit worn over a prolonged time will … Continue reading
