Children Activities
2025 Annual Holiday Gift Guide: Fun, Therapeutic, and Developmentally Supportive Gift Ideas
The holiday season is right around the corner and Chicagoland has already seen its first […]
New Year, New Goals: Setting Meaningful Therapy Goals for Your Child
Children Activities, Parent Education
As the New Year begins, many of us embrace the opportunity for a fresh start by setting personal goals and resolutions. It’s also the perfect time to
Simply Spooktacular: Celebrating Halloween with Special Needs Kids
Children Activities, Parent Education
Halloween season is filled with costumes, candy, and all things spooky, but for some families, it can come with more “boo hoos” than “boos.”
A Swimming and Water Safety Guide for Autistic Children
Children Activities, Parent Education
With summer coming up, it’s time to start looking forward to all of the warm weather activities, and that includes swimming! Whether you might be visiting the beach
Summer Survival Guide – Tips From ABA Therapists
Children Activities, Parent Education
Summer can be a fun and exciting time for kids, but it can also present unique challenges for parents of children with developmental differences. With school out and a change in routine, parents may wonder how to navigate the summer months and provide their child with the support and structure they need.
Parents Role in ABA Therapy for Children with Autism
ABA Therapy, Children Activities
According to a study (Lecavalier & Wiltz, 2006), parents of children with autism experience more stress than teachers when they deal with their behavior. Behavioral problems and stress mutually affect each other, making it more difficult for parents to take care of their children who have autism.
11 Effective At-Home Tips for Your Picky Eater
Children Activities, Feeding Therapy
There are a multitude of reasons a child can be a picky eater, from personality traits to social and paternal/maternal influences and eating patterns. Sometimes, your kid is just a kid.
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.
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 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.
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.