by Emerge Marketing | Jun 27, 2024 | Holidays, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration
The 4th of July is a time of celebration, filled with vibrant festivities, parades, barbecues, and, of course, fireworks. However, for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), these activities can be overwhelming and distressing. As a parent, it’s...
by Emerge Marketing | Jun 26, 2024 | Eating/Feeding skills, Occupational Therapy, Parenting
When we think of self-care, we often think about things that we can do to support our physical and mental health. However, did you know that the foundation for self-care skills develops during childhood? As caregivers, we take on the responsibility of caring for our...
by Emerge Marketing | Jun 5, 2024 | Speech & Language
Children can be one of two types of language processors: gestalt language processors or analytic processors. These are both valid and valuable systems of language development, but there are some key differences between the two that are helpful to understand when...
by Emerge Marketing | Apr 25, 2024 | General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Sensory Processing/Integration
We all know the saying “don’t cry over spilled milk”, but imagine it’s a busy morning getting the kids ready for school, lunches packed, and breakfast made, all while still preparing yourself for your own day ahead. A gallon of milk on the floor in the midst of that...
by Emerge Marketing | Mar 11, 2024 | Gross Motor, Infant Development, Physical Therapy
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) is a hands-on active motor-based intervention style used by physical and occupational therapists. It is used to treat children with gross motor impairments and is commonly used for children with diagnoses of Down Syndrome, Cerebral...
