What does a Speech Pathologist do?
When you hear "Speech Pathologist," "Speech Therapist," or "SLP" most likely your first thought is they are the people who teach you how...
Why should kids play in a prone position?
When a child is laying on their belly while propped on their elbows and their head and neck are extended upwards, this is called the...
Fun Ways To Work On Pre-writing Skills!
What are pre-writing skills? The essential skills children need before they are able to write. An important aspect to pre-writing skills...
Unique Specialties
Big Leaps physical therapists, Sneha and Alyssa, and occupational therapists, Danielle and Alison, all have specialty training in various...
Leg Strengthening Activities for Home
Strong leg muscles are important to help children keep up with their peers during activities such as running, jumping, climbing stairs,...
Outdoor Fine Motor Activities For Summer
Try out some of these summer activities that you can do outdoors this summer with your kids! Spray Bottle: Spray Bottle activities are an...
Crossing Midline
What does it mean to "cross midline"? The body has a midline that falls directly in the center of the body and divides the right and left...
Toe Walking
Presentation Toe walkers may walk on their toes for just some of the day, half the day, or even all of the day. Some children only go up...
Outpatient vs School-Based Therapy Pediatric Settings
All therapists, no matter the discipline, have a common goal in mind and that is to help individuals achieve independence and improve...
Car Seat Safety
Types of Carseats Rear-facing carseat Uses a harness system and cradles and moves with your child in the event of a crash to reduce the...
