Many of us know someone whose child has Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly called ADD/ADHD. Have you ever thought “Oh, boys will be boys”? Has anyone ever told you “She’s just lazy”? Recognizing October as National ADHD Awareness month, two mothers share their experiences—what led them to seek help and the treatments and strategies […]
The Crawling Debate: A critical milestone or not? “When will my baby crawl?” is a question both doctors and occupational or physical therapists commonly hear from parents. However, the answer to the question may differ depending on who is asked. Many pediatricians will tell parents that skipping crawling is okay, and that some babies just don’t crawl and instead move straight […]
Encompass is launching a text message program to help support family, friend, and neighbor child care providers in our community! Sign up for our free* Child Care Text Tip program and you will get a few text messages per week to help you nurture the healthy development of the children in your care. Here is […]
Occupation as a way to avoid feeling useless: As I was thinking about April being Occupational Therapy (OT) month, it occurred to me that the foundation of OT is one we can all draw from as we experience these uncertain times. One of the founders of OT, William Rush Dunton, Jr., once conveyed his belief in […]
Many of us likely know someone on the autism spectrum or someone with a child or other family member on the spectrum. According to the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Recognizing April is National Autism Awareness Month, we’re discussing it […]
Many of us likely know someone on the autism spectrum or someone with a child or other family member on the spectrum. According to the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Recognizing April is National Autism Awareness Month, we’re discussing it […]
