by Amanda Pahl | 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 Amanda Pahl | 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...
by Amanda Pahl | Feb 12, 2024 | Orofacial Myology, Speech & Language
Nasal breathing is essential for maintaining optimal respiratory function, supporting overall health, and preventing potential issues associated with mouth breathing. It contributes to efficient oxygen exchange, provides filtration and humidification, and promotes a...
by Amanda Pahl | Jan 4, 2024 | Orofacial Myology, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
What is an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder? An orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD) is a condition that involves abnormal functioning of the muscles and structures in the mouth and face. This disorder affects functions such as breathing, chewing, swallowing, and...
by Amanda Pahl | Dec 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Everyone has distinctive sensory systems that receive and react to our environment in unique ways. Whether your child is constantly in motion, enjoys getting messy, avoids it altogether, requires additional support for calmness and focus, or a combination of these,...
by Amanda Pahl | Dec 8, 2023 | General information, Gross Motor, Physical Therapy
Hi, I’m Dr. Anne Wolfe, I’m pediatric physical therapist and the Clinical Manager at Emerge Pediatric Therapy in Carrboro! Whether you are a parent considering if your child might need PT, or you are a physician who wants to know what signs to look for,...
by Amanda Pahl | Nov 3, 2023 | Community, General information, Holidays
According to Feeding America, there are 1.2 million people in North Carolina that face food insecurity, 353,450 of which are children. This means 1 in 6 children are facing food insecurity. At Emerge, we have 6 core values that define our role in our community, the...
by Amanda Pahl | Sep 26, 2023 | Autism, General information
1. Model Asking for Permission ex: “Can I give you a hug or a high-five?” 2. Model Self-Talk ex: “I listen better when my body is moving, so I’m going to get a wiggle cushion.” “I feel upset when you won’t play my game idea, let’s choose a compromise.” 3. Provide...
by Amanda Pahl | Aug 8, 2023 | General information, Occupational Therapy
Hi! My name is Vika Flanagan-Grimsrud and I’m part of the Therapist Support staff at Emerge Pediatric Therapy in Carrboro. Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome, aka Tourette’s, is a neurodevelopmental disorder onset in childhood and generally amping up through the course of...
by Amanda Pahl | Jul 14, 2023 | Community, General information, Uncategorized
In June 2023, we became a certified living wage employer by Orange County Living Wage! OCLW is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit that certifies, recognizes, and promotes local businesses that pay their employees a living wage and assists workers seeking living wage jobs...