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Tips and Tools – Video Library

 Scroll through the variety of video topics to support your child.
Back to School Tips

https://www.facebook.com/centerforpediatrictherapy/videos/361486261886055

Calming Strategies

https://www.facebook.com/centerforpediatrictherapy/videos/606240563645344

 

 

Beach Activities to support development

https://www.facebook.com/centerforpediatrictherapy/videos/890822164740440

Speech at Mealtime – Part 1 Making Choices

https://www.facebook.com/centerforpediatrictherapy/videos/3244076252347637

 

Sick Policy Update

Our offices are open as we have an aggressive cleaning schedule and strict sick policy.

In order to maintain a safe and healthy space for your child and our staff, please reschedule your child’s therapy to a later date if your child or anyone in your household is showing signs of respiratory illness or flu.

Additionally, if you are in need of additional appointments in order to provide support and structure for your child while schools are closed, please let us know.

Thank you.

Click here for CPT’s Patient Sick Policy

Things to Think About – Halloween Tips

Halloween is a tricky time for kids with sensory difficulties!

AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) offers the attached Halloween Tips.

Click here for downloaded copy to post or share:  Things To Think About – AOTA Halloween Tips

Other suggestions that our parents have found helpful:

  • Tolerating a Costume:  A tight-fitting layer of clothing, such as bike shorts or an Under Armour style shirt, may make the material of the costume more bearable. Be willing to adjust your definition of a costume; a pair of comfortable sweatpants and a favorite Batman shirt can be a great Batman costume.
  • Tolerating a Mask:  Attach a wooden dowel or paint stick so he can hold it up near his face rather than attaching it to his head.
  • Need to Remain Calm:
    • Add a few water bottles to your child’s candy bag to provide some extra weighted input.
    • Chew a large piece of gum to chew (if he is already proficient at safe gum chewing) or drink from a sports style water bottle.
    • If see your child is starting to become dysregulated, stop and have a sensory break. Move away from the crowd and do some deep breathing techniques, wall push-ups against a tree, press his palms together at chest level, or take a few sips of water. Ask your therapist for other ideas that may benefit your child.
  • Having a Positive Experience:  Be flexible. If your child is done after only a few houses, end the night on a positive note rather than pushing him to his limits.

 

 

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