Pediatric Therapy Center - Houston

Happy Tuesday! Share some of your favorite indoor activities to beat the rainy day blues!

On Eat Your Vegetable Day - Ideas on How to get Your Child with Special Needs to Eat More Vegetables!
https://www.specialstrong.com/how-to-get-my-child-with-special-needs-to-eat-more-vegetables/

How to Get My Child with Special Needs to Eat More Vegetables Unlock a healthier diet for your child with special needs with our guide on "How to Get My Child with Special Needs to Eat More Vegetables."

Recipe for the Perfect Special Needs Dad
• 1 ton of patience
• 1,000 parts encouragement
• 20 bazilion pounds of you-can-do-it spirit
• Infinite hope
• Generous dash of silliness
Mix together and you get…you!
Happy Father’s Day to all the Pediatric Therapy Dads!

Parents - looking back, what was your irrational childhood fear? Share in the comments!
Quicksand, teachers calling on you, scared of the dark, sewer monsters….

Are you kids already complaining about being BORED this summer? Here are some ideas to keep them busy!

15 Summer Activities for Children with Special Needs Discover 15 fun summer activities for special education students. Build self-esteem, improve motor skills and boost learning with every experience.Which summer activity ideas and games for special needs students will you try first?

Diana Popescu shares - How to Motivate Kids with Disabilities

How to Motivate Kids with Disabilities The right balance of encouragement and persuasion depends on your child and these useful insights will help keep him or her on track.

Happy National Donut Day!

We agree with Yelp's list of Top 10 Donut Shops in Houston. Parlour Doughnuts is our #1 pick!

Share your favorite donut shop in the comments!
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Today is Yo-Yo Day! – Yes, there is a day for everything!

Did you know the yo-yo is great for developing hand-eye coordination, increasing concentration, improving mood, knowledge of a new activity, and gaining confidence in learning tricks?

There are a variety of Yo-Yos at this link: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=yoyo&crid=2BM4TFFFYKQNZ&sprefix=yoyo%2Caps%2C168&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Are you signed up for PTC’s Summer Intensives?
Three Weeks + Customized Therapies = Big Gains
Learn More: https://www.ptckids.com/many-kids-see-big-gains-from-ptcs-summer-intensives/
Register Today: https://www.ptckids.com/intensive-camp-registration/

Many kids see big gains from PTC’s summer “Intensives” For the past few summers, PTC has held NDT-based therapy intensives based on Neuro-developmental Treatment theory. This is a three-week intensive therapy “camp” for children who can benefit from intervention to improve their gross motor, fine motor, and oralmotor/speech skills. During the three ...

Go Baby Go!

June is Potty Training Awareness Month!

While potty training can be difficult for the seasoned parent, it can be especially difficult for parents of special needs children. Fortunately, the potty-training readiness signs are the same in all children. Read this article for more tips and tricks:

Potty Training Children with Special Needs Toilet training works best when parents of children with special needs have access to the guidance, instruction, and encouragement of their pediatrician, other trained professionals, or support groups.

These 5 Exercises Will Help Your Child Learn to Write

5 Exercises Will Help Your Child Learn to Write Remote learning has put many parents in the educational driver's seat…here are some great advice to help your little one learn to write.

Kay Carter shares six ways to transform your home into a stress-free environment for kids with anxiety!

Make Your Home Stress-Free for Kids with Anxiety Managing anxiety is a tall order for your little one. These insightful cues can help you transform your home into a safe haven.

We love to dance at Pediatric Therapy Center!
Today is Tap Dance Day – Join Fitness with Friends – Dancing Wheels Adaptive Tap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBUWxVpAUJU

Fitness with Friends - Dancing Wheels Adaptive Tap Join us at as we share Dancing Wheels - Adaptive Tap, as a part of the series! This series is a set of videos designed t...

Toe Walking: Learn the Challenges Tied to Toe Walking
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TOE WALKING: Doctor Attributes Toe Walking to Signs of Poor Vestibular - Integrated Learning Strategies Why toe walking could be related to developmental delays and struggles in the classroom. One doctor attributes toe walking to poor vestibular development.

PTC loves all dogs, but we want to celebrate your rescue dog today on National Rescue Dog Day! Post a picture of your rescue dog!

This weekend several of our therapists went to see a unique performance of The Little Mermaid. One of our kiddos was the star in the role of Ariel! It was delightful and touching!
Read more about The Penguin Project here https://penguinproject.org/

On World Baking Day – what better way to empower kids with disabilities than through baking?

Finding activities that are both enjoyable and beneficial for your child’s development can be a challenge, however, baking is a great way to engage your child's senses, improve their fine motor skills, and boost self-esteem. In this blog post, explore the benefits of baking with your kids and provide some easy and fun baking ideas to try at home. https://www.abilities.com/community/baking.html

Empowering Kids with Disabilities Through Baking Explore the benefits of baking for kids with disabilities and learn practical tips and strategies for making the experience enjoyable and accessible.

Today is International Family Day – who knew there was a day for that? 😊
How are you celebrating International Family Day? Some of our favorite ways to celebrate include:
• Trip to the park
• Family dinner
• Schedule a family meeting
• Bless another family with your time or talent
• Learn how families in other countries celebrate

Wonderful testimonial from a PTC mom!

His first day of therapy!!!!! Omg so different
Pediatric Therapy Center Speech Therapy gave me a new baby. With Bailey’s consistent support and expertise, my fresh-from-the-NICU baby, who could only take half an ounce via bottle before tiring out and aspirating, turned into a chubby almost-1-year-old that not only finishes his 8 ounce bottles multiple times a day, but eats any solid I put in front of him. He’s graduated from bottle ni***es to sippy cups and we’re working on transitioning to straws now. We’ve been able to stop using his feeding pump and are hoping to get his G button out soon. I can’t thank Bailey and PTC enough for not only helping my baby learn to eat and drink safely, but for their constant support and encouragement over the 8 months we spent there. I wouldn’t have my thriving baby without them.

Happy Mother’s Day!
PTC celebrates our amazing mothers today and every day!

We know what it’s like to wish you could do more for your child, but also feel like you are not doing enough. It’s hard when no one understands your situation, the helplessness, the mental fatigue…but we celebrate those smiles, those new skills, and that hard work. We see everything you are doing behind the scenes every day, that makes a real difference in your child’s life. Motherhood is not for the weak and we celebrate our strong mothers. You are doing a great job; you are not alone, and you are so loved.

Are you signed up for PTC’s Summer Intensives?
Three Weeks + Customized Therapies = Big Gains

Learn More: https://www.ptckids.com/many-kids-see-big-gains-from-ptcs-summer-intensives/
Register Today: https://www.ptckids.com/intensive-camp-registration/

Many kids see big gains from PTC’s summer “Intensives” For the past few summers, PTC has held NDT-based therapy intensives based on Neuro-developmental Treatment theory. This is a three-week intensive therapy “camp” for children who can benefit from intervention to improve their gross motor, fine motor, and oralmotor/speech skills. During the three ...

PTC loves fidgets, weighted blankets, compression, oral motor items, and more…share your child’s favorite sensory processing products. Bonus Points for links!

Occupational Therapist, Stephanie Peters, DIR Expert & Training Leader and Clinical Director with Kinder Growth discusses the developmental considerations around sharing.

A Developmental Perspective on Sharing - Affect Autism: We chose play, joy every day Facebook Twitter

May the 4th Be with You!!!
Q: What do Jedi children learn at school?
A is for Alderaan, B is for Bantha, C is for Clone Army…

Do your kids love Space? Enjoy these National Space Day activities!
1. Stare at the stars - When night falls, stargazing gives you a window into the vast universe out there.

2. Test gravity - Gravity is what keeps the Earth suspended and stops us from hurtling into the sun. By dropping objects and watching them fall, you can see how gravity impacts objects of different masses. Just don’t try it with anything that could break!

3. Watch your favorite space movies - There are so many great ones to choose from that will help you feel like you’re weightless and exploring the final frontier.

It’s Better Speech and Hearing Month so our speechies gathered together for a great photo op!! They are the best!

20 Things Every Parent of Kids with Special Needs Should Hear

20 Things Every Parent of Kids with Special Needs Should Hear Twenty words of wisdom and advice from parents of children with special needs.

Just bust a move! It’s International Dance Day - get up, get moving, and get dancing! Let us know your go-to dance song in the comments and check out these adaptive dance exercises for kids aged 3-5:

Adaptive dance exercises from a pediatric physical therapist — for kids aged three to five Physical therapist Emily Hockman, PT, DPT, leads fun adaptive dance moves for kids aged three to five.

Does a new season have you feeling cluttered and chaotic? Have the kids help organize with these helpful tips! Here are some more ways to get them involved:
-Blast some of their favorite tunes while they organize
-Set a timer for a task and see if you can beat it
-Make it a game to see who can complete a task first

Ways to Make Organizing a Family Activity | LoadUp Tips and tricks on how to make organizing, reorganizing, or decluttering a fun family activity that your kids will love.