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Encompass Pediatric Therapy Clinic FAQs

July 5, 2019  |  Pediatric Therapy  |  By Lindsey Cooper, MA, CCC-SLP

What is the Encompass Pediatric Therapy Clinic? The Encompass Pediatric Therapy Clinic is an outpatient clinic that provides therapy services in a variety of disciplines to help children 0-8 reach social-emotional, communication, adaptive, sensory, cognitive, and physical developmental milestones. All of our interventions rely on evidence-based practice, ensuring that your family is getting top-quality care. […]

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Parent Talks Podcast – Episodes 3 and 4: Getting a diagnosis

June 25, 2019  |  Parent Talks Podcast, Early Intervention  |  By Encompass

For Episodes 3 and 4, the Parent Talks Podcast dives into the emotional and confusing issue of finding out your child has a life-long medical diagnosis like Autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Episode 3: You’ve got a diagnosis. Now what? Some parents are expecting to hear a diagnosis for their child, some are […]

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Parent Talks Podcast – Episode 2: Playtime! How to play with your kids and why it matters

June 25, 2019  |  Child Development, Parent Talks Podcast, Play  |  By Encompass

It’s not just fun and games; playtime can affect so many areas of a child’s development. Whether you’re the creative type or more of a rule follower, you’ll be sure to get some great advice on playing with your kids from someone who gets paid to play for a living: Encompass Speech-Language Pathologist Lindsey Cooper. […]

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Parent Talks Podcast – Episode 1: Cute baby talk or something more?

June 24, 2019  |  Parent Talks Podcast, Pediatric Therapy  |  By Encompass

No one is born speaking perfectly. But how do you know when baby talk is something more serious that might require speech therapy? In this episode you’ll hear from a couple of moms who asked themselves that question. Then you’ll get some insights from Encompass Speech-Language Pathologist Annalisa Roy. She has tips on how parents […]

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Summer Activities to Improve Motor Skills in Children

June 21, 2019  |  Child Development, Play  |  By Kim Hall, MS, OTR/L

Summer is officially here, and it’s a great opportunity to spend time playing with your children in ways that help their development. Below is a list of some of my favorite summer activities you can do at home to help strengthen motor skills, like hand-eye coordination and balance. The best part is that most of […]

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Playground Activities to Build Healthy Bodies

June 12, 2019  |  Child Development, Play  |  By Abby Choudek, PT, DPT

Summer is here and it’s time to keep the kids busy and having fun! Providing kids with the opportunity to move their bodies is as essential as giving them a healthy meal. With the weather warming up, it’s the perfect opportunity to get out and get moving. The park is a great place to allow […]

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