Blog Tag Archives: Fine Motor Skills
What are receptive language disorders?
Published on: 2023/05/30
Receptive language disorders, also known as receptive language impairments, refer to difficulties in understanding and processing language. Receptive language disorders can affect both children and adults. However, they are more commonly identified and diagnosed in children during their early developmental years when language skills are rapidly developing. The speech therapy professionals at Comprehensive Rehab can… Read More
Children Screened For Free at Local Daycare Centers
Published on: 2020/03/12
Developmental screening is critical for children, which is why Comprehensive Rehab offers free screenings at local daycare centers. “Parents might not be aware their child has some type of delay or disability,” said Dawn Dague, Scheduling Coordinator at Comprehensive Rehab. Research has shown that early childhood screening can help identify learning disabilities, autism, speech or… Read More
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
Aquatic Therapy Helps Children and Adolescents
Published on: 2020/02/11
Does your child struggle with sensory processing, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome or other cognitive or physical concerns? Does your child spend most of the day in a wheelchair? Do you have an adolescent showing signs of depression or anxiety? How does aquatic therapy help children? Aquatic therapy can help children and adolescents reach developmental… 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
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