Children Activities
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.
RISE: Westside’s School-Readiness ABA Therapy Program for Kindergartners
ABA Therapy, Children Activities
You child has graduated from IGNITE. Now it is time to RISE to the next level. In IGNITE, your child with autism was given the skills that would allow them to function in a pre-school setting alongside children ages 2-6.
IGNITE: Westside’s school readiness ABA therapy program for preschoolers
ABA Therapy, Children Activities
Is your child not quite ready to be in a school setting all day? Let Westside IGNITE your child’s readiness to be ready! Pretty soon, your child will be able to make that transition into a traditional school setting and be able to thrive.
Is Screen Time Hindering Your Child’s Development?
Children Activities, Parent Education
Recommended screen time allowance:
Children less than 18 months: Avoid use of screen media other than video-chatting
Children 18-24 months: If choosing to introduce screen media to children, do so with supervision and talk about what your child is seeing – this will help them learn about the world around them!