At Kid PT we are passionate about the courageous lives of the children and young adults we support. September is Muscular Dystrophy Awareness month and we want to share with you some of the specifics of this condition we know so well. What is Muscular Dystrophy? Muscular dystrophy is a progressive, muscle wasting disease. It […]
Back to school season can be a time of significant change for young students and their families. When a child with special needs begins a new school year, there’s often a period of adjustment as he or she learns to navigate new classrooms, teachers, and classmates. Transitioning into a new school setting can be difficult […]
It seems to happen every year. One minute we are barbequing, lounging in the pool, camping, going to the beach or on fun day trips, perhaps even on a long anticipated vacation, and then, BAM! The scene changes drastically: stores are merchandising Fall, as in Pumpkin Spice Everything, Halloween decor and Back to School items […]
Here at KidPT, we treat kids with many different forms of disabilities, and we hear all the time how tricky it is to find places that are accessible and disability friendly for quick, family fun getaways. To help fill all your kiddo’s weekend fun needs, we thought we would compile a list of disability friendly […]
The Summer Is A Magical Time For Childhood. It allows an increased opportunity for outdoor play, creativity, exploration of new environments, unstructured social interactions with peers, and travel to new places via day trips or family vacations. Whether your child spends more time outdoors with neighborhood friends, experiences nature at camp, ventures to the park […]
The CDC put out new milestone guidance for families and crawling was removed as a milestone. This decision led to a lot of uproar in the pediatric physical therapy and occupational therapy world and a lot of confusion for parents! Let’s have a conversation in this blog post about crawling and whether it is still […]
I have to admit, I’m not the most coordinated person. You may have noticed the same about yourself or your child. The big question parents often ask me is whether their child is on the clumsy end or is there another explanation for it. The biggest question to ask yourself is whether your child’s clumsiness […]
Happy Father’s Day to all of our amazing Kid PT Dads! Dads know just how to bring a laugh and a giggle to the moment. Check out these ideas to bring some movement fun to celebrate how much your kiddo loves you on Father’s Day! First, hold each other’s hands. Can you lift one foot […]
The kids are getting out of school, the weather is getting VERY warm, and many families are looking for things to do! Many people are starting to think about backyard barbecues and other fun, family friendly activities as we picture our summers! Don’t forget to include some gross motor fun into your next backyard barbecue […]