Customized Interventions

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 just out of reach?

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.

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 confidence and respects their individual strengths?

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 various members of the autism community. In this blog, we’ll explore the origins and significance of these symbols, their impact on advocacy, and why the shift from the puzzle piece to the infinity symbol has gained momentum.

Is your child receiving physical therapy? Here are 3 things your child’s PT wants you to know.

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 essential to...

Learn how children can gain independence in self-care through Occupational Therapy at Emerge!

Learn more about the differences between Gestalt and Analytic Language Processing and the stages they typically follow.

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...

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...