by Emerge Marketing | Jul 22, 2025 | Community, Eating/Feeding skills, Food and Drink, General information, Infant Development, Occupational Therapy, Parenting
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Johnson, and I’m a pediatric occupational therapist on the infant development team here at Emerge Pediatric Therapy. Today, I want to share a simple, effective way to help your infant learn the important skill of drinking from an open...
by Emerge Marketing | Jul 8, 2025 | Community, Eating/Feeding skills, Food and Drink, General information, Infant Development, Occupational Therapy, Parenting
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Johnson, and I’m a pediatric occupational therapist with the infant development team at Emerge Pediatric Therapy. Today, I’m excited to share three essential tips for introducing purees to your infant around six months of age. These tips...
by Emerge Marketing | Jun 18, 2025 | Community, Eating/Feeding skills, Food and Drink, General information, Infant Development, Occupational Therapy, Parenting
Hi everyone! My name is Dr. Sarah Johnson, and I’m a pediatric occupational therapist and part of the infant development team here at Emerge Pediatric Therapy. Today I am excited to share some tips on how to introduce straw cup drinking to your infant after six months...
by Emerge Marketing | May 1, 2025 | Autism, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration, Social Skills, Speech & Language
We often try to “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes,” and view the world through another person’s experiences as a way to connect. But what if identifying the emotions of others, or even the emotions we experience within ourselves, was something that always seemed...
by Emerge Marketing | Apr 24, 2025 | Autism, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration, Social Skills, Speech & Language
Over the past several years, the Neurodiversity Movement has gained significant momentum on a global scale. With this movement, there have been great strides in Autism awareness, acceptance, and action. The Neurodiversity Movement has centered on listening to and...
by Emerge Marketing | Feb 10, 2025 | Community, General information, Parenting, Speech & Language
Every child has a unique way of communicating, and all forms of communication are valid and meaningful. If your child is working on speech goals, you may have been encouraged to practice at home—but how can you support their communication journey in a way that builds...
by Emerge Marketing | Jan 21, 2025 | Autism, Community, General information, Parenting
When it comes to autism awareness, symbols play a powerful role in representing the community and fostering understanding. Two of the most prominent symbols are the puzzle piece and the infinity symbol. While both aim to raise awareness, they resonate differently with...
by Emerge Marketing | Sep 9, 2024 | Gross Motor, Infant Development, Physical Therapy
Hi, I’m Dr. Anne Wolfe, I’m pediatric physical therapist and the Clinical Manager at Emerge Pediatric Therapy in Carrboro and here are the three things that your pediatric PT wants you to know. 1. Milestones Childhood developmental milestones include...
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...