If you have ever watched your child struggle through a birthday party, gag at dinner, or melt down in a busy store and wondered “is this something we should get help with?”, you are not alone. Most parents we meet at TCS therapy have asked themselves that question for months or years before they call
The spread of COVID-19 is all we hear about on the news. We’ve all seen the notices, the memes, the songs…all to remind us to wash our hands. It is true that proper handwashing with soap and water is one of the most effective ways to limit the spread of the coronavirus. But it isn’t
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Our brains are bombarded with information every moment of every day. Our sensory systems work closely with our brains to be the ultimate self-preservation machines. The scent of spoiled milk, the sound of a car coming, the glare reflecting off of a patch of ice. All of these send up warning signals in the brain,
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy is the Best-Kept Secret in the Healthcare Field Unfortunately, it’s such a well kept secret that many families don’t know what it is and aren’t aware that it could significantly improve their quality of life. The goal of pediatric occupational therapy (OT) is to improve kids’ ability to function in their daily
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You’ve likely seen it before. A young boy crying at the holiday parade when the fire trucks go by. A girl who becomes inconsolable in a busy restaurant, hands over her ears. Many of us chalk it up to kids “not being used to loud noises” or “overreacting.” But, parents of children with sound sensitivity
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