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10 important things to know about having a career as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
What makes a good GREAT RBT? Positive and outgoing attitude, good leadership, energetic (just to name just a few). A great RBT is one who is patient and has a true passion for working with kids.
3 Fun Activities we do in Kids Occupational Therapy to help kids learn and grow
Children Activities, Occupational Therapy
Kids occupational therapy at Westside Children’s Therapy is meant to be fun while reaching therapeutic milestones.
On the surface, it may look like fun and games, but each kid is working hard toward their personal goals in kids occupational therapy plans.
10 Important Things to Know About a Career as a Pediatric BCBA
Westside Children’s Therapy Pediatric BCBA team members give tips and advice to students and those wanting to pursue a career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
What are AAC devices and how can they help my child?
ABA Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
As human beings, we were designed to communicate. As communicators, we should be able to request, question, comment, express feelings and emotions, etc.
While some may not use their words to communicate, everyone should at least have the tools to be able to communicate.
10 Important Things to Know About A Having A Career as a Pediatric Speech Therapist (SLP)
Human Resources, Speech Therapy
Westside Children’s Therapy pediatric speech therapist experts give tips to graduating college students on what to know and expect about the career of being a Pediatric Speech Therapist.
What does a pediatric feeding therapy session look like for your child?
Pediatric feeding therapy sessions at Westside address children with feeding and swallowing difficulties in multiple ways. Feeding/eating is the most complex behavior a body can perform. Eating involves the entire sensory system, all organs, muscles, learning/development based on age, nutritional status, and environment.
What does a Pediatric Speech Therapy session look like?
Children Activities, Speech Therapy
Pediatric Speech Therapy sessions at Westside are tailored to each child’s specific and individual needs.
Some sessions can be drill based, but typically for younger kids it is not, as it can be easier for them to learn through play. However, each child’s program is unique. The forthcoming session description incorporated play
3 Great Reasons to Keep Up Home Exercise Programs in Kids’ Physical Therapy
Children Activities, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
We love seeing you and your child for each kids’ physical therapy session at our Westside clinics. However, sometimes we only get to see you once a week.
Depending on insurance, many families can only get one visit per week for kids’ physical therapy.
What does a Pediatric Physical Therapy session look like?
Pediatric physical therapy sessions are designed to address each child’s individual needs. Physical therapy at Westside will help a child maximize their physical abilities and minimize their physical limitations.
What does Pediatric Occupational Therapy session look like?
Children Activities, Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Occupational Therapy sessions are designed to address each child’s individual needs. OT helps an individual do the things they need to do (i.e. self-care) and want to do (i.e. play/leisure) daily in order to live a productive life.
5 Reasons to Start Serial Casting Early
Physical Therapy, Serial Casting
Early intervention is important for any therapy. It provides the child the best chance of maximizing outcomes. For example, a child may need speech therapy at a certain age, but the indicators may be overlooked.
7 Common Misconceptions of ABA Therapy
ABA Therapy, Children Activities
ABA therapy has developed into the most popular form of treatment for the symptoms of Autism. While ABA has been put in a negative light in the past, its course of treatment has changed drastically over the years, developing a list of misconceptions about ABA therapy.