Why Was My Child Referred to Occupational Therapy?
Understanding the purpose of OT and how it can benefit your child is the first step in easing any concerns.
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How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Supports Pediatric Occupational Therapy
At Crossroads Speech & Occupational Therapy, we understand that supporting a child’s development goes beyond physical milestones—it also involves helping them manage emotions, behavior, and thought patterns. That is why…
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Pacifiers and Child Development: What Parents Need to Know
Understanding the Benefits and Potential Impacts of Pacifier Use from a Speech and Occupational Therapy Perspective Pacifiers can be a lifesaver during those early months of infancy — they soothe,…
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The Effects of Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Feeding and swallowing disorders can lead to health, learning, and social problems. Feeding disorders include problems with sucking, eating from a spoon, chewing, or drinking from a cup. Swallowing disorders,…
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What is Toe Walking ?
What is Toe Walking and is it bad for you? Walking on the toes or the balls of the feet, also known as toe walking, is fairly common in children…
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What is body Awareness?
Body awareness is the internal understanding of where the body is in space. It is highly influenced by proprioceptive processing, the sensory information one receives from the movement and force…
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What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
Pediatric occupational therapy focuses on helping children develop the skills they need to grow into functional and independent individuals.
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