Understanding Sensory Integration
Sensory integration is an essential part of your development — it helps define everything from the way you see and hear things in the world, to the way that your body exists in space and more. Yet, research suggests that Read more >>
Signs and Symptoms of Learning Disabilities Can Change With Age
Being a child or teen with a learning disability can be challenging and frustrating, especially if the learning disability goes undetected. It is important to understand the symptoms one might experience at different ages and get children and teens the Read more >>
What Is Auditory Processing Disorder?
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a hearing problem characterized by deficits in how the brain processes auditory input. Children with APD struggle to make sense of what they hear — a symptom that is easily mistaken for other conditions and Read more >>
What is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician?
If your child has a developmental, learning, or behavioral problem, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician has the training and expertise to evaluate and care for your child. Developmental-behavioral pediatricians possess training and experience to consider, in their assessments and treatments, the medical Read more >>
Does My Child Need Occupational Therapy (OT)?
Written by Vibha Pathak, Occupational Therapist, OTD, OTR/L Every morning Marsha, age 10, wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and it is a battle to get to school on time. Read more >>
Sensory Integration and Autism [presentation]
Did you know that sensory integration therapy improves daily function in children with autism? Learn more about this therapy and how it can benefit your autistic child. Presented by Vibha Pathak, OTD, OTR/L. Read more >>
ADHD & Sensory Processing Disorder [presentation]
How do we distinguish between ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder? Learn more from CHC experts about these diagnoses and the treatment options. Read more >>
by Ali Boissevain, MS, OTR/L For children with sensory challenges, simply saying, “Stop fidgeting!” or “Keep your hands to yourself” is unlikely to help. Your child needs movement. The question is: How can you allow your child to move and Read more >>
