Blog Category Archives: Occupational Therapy
Steamroller Squeezes Fun Into Children’s Therapy
Published on: 2020/03/03
Children at Comprehensive Rehab are having fun squeezing themselves through the steamroller, a piece of equipment that offers a unique way to receive the type of deep pressure many kids need. The steamroller, sometimes known as the “Squeeze Machine,” has four foam rollers – two on top and two on the bottom. The machine looks… Read More
How Does Play Therapy Work?
Published on: 2019/12/19
Play helps children develop their unique potential and is vital for healthy brain development. Play allows a child to express themselves. The Association of Play Therapy reports that “play is a child’s language and toys are the child’s words.” The Association for Play Therapy also noted, “Through play therapy, children learn to communicate with others,… Read More
The Listening Program Musically Helps The Brain
Published on: 2019/10/03
Music impacts brain function and behavior. At Comprehensive Rehab, we use The Listening Program®, a music listening method designed to improve brain health as part of our occupational therapy programs. The Listening Program (TLP) involves listening to acoustically-modified instrumental music to assist with symptoms in the diagnosis of ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, autism, and developmental… Read More
Why Are Fine Motor Skills Important?
Published on: 2019/10/03
At Comprehensive Rehab, our occupational therapists work with children to develop their fine motor skills. Why is that important? What are fine motor skills? Fine motor skills involve the use of small muscles that control the hand, finger, and thumb. The skills refer to detail-oriented tasks, such as feeding, coloring or building with blocks. In… Read More