A year ago, our St. B pediatric clinic was a half-finished front desk, a bare PT gym and a dream.
Today we turn 1. Thank you, St. B families for a great first year. 🎈
Here are some things we told parents this year.
Speech Therapy: AAC (talker) devices don't replace verbal speech but they do bridge the gap! Research shows that kids who use AAC devices often end up using more words, not fewer.
Physical Therapy: Standing play counts as therapy. Stick toys on a mirror or the fridge just above eye level so they have to stand, balance and reach to get them.
Occupational Therapy: Hair brushing battles? Light touches can feel overwhelming to a sensitive nervous system. Try firm, slow strokes instead and let your child hold a fidget or a second brush to help regulate.
Not sure if your child is hitting their milestones? Trust your gut.
You can ask your pediatrician to fax a referral directly to High Pointe Therapy in St. B (931-208-2341), or give us a call at 931-208-2080 to chat through what you're seeing.
Video: "How it started" over photos of our St. B waiting room and gym mid-construction. "How it's going" over kids working with our PT, OT, and SLP at the mirror, on the trampoline, on the swing, and with a talker device. Ends with "Happy Birthday to our St. B Clinic!"
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