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Did you know that most behaviors can usually be broken down into 4 different functions? Swipe through to learn more about why your child may be exhibiting behaviors as well as some helpful strategies for how to respond to your child.

If you’re a parent of a child with a disability, check out orangesocks.org! They are an online organization that shares relevant local and national resources and helps parents to connect with one another. Their most recent blog post features an interview with one of Roots occupational therapists, Lacey, about what to expect when you bring a child in for an OT evaluation.

Dressing Milestones-
Did you know that occupational therapists can help with dressing skills? Here are some typical milestones for when children learn dressing skills. Keep in mind that all kids learn differently and at their own pace. One helpful parent tip is to start with teaching your child the very last step, and work backwards from there! This allows the child to have the satisfaction of completing the task each time.

Snow Fun Activities!
As we continue to have snowy days, here are some fun snow-themed activities to try at home and make the most of the chilly weather!

The holiday season is a busy time for everyone. Here are some quick tips from our friends at Unyte iLs on how to find small ways to take care of yourself, even with a full schedule.

Toddlers are known for having big emotions, and sometimes it can be hard to know how to respond. Scroll through for a few ideas of ways to help name the feeling, redirect, and respond in ways that can be helpful for our little ones!

Toddlers are known for having big emotions, and sometimes it can be hard to know how to respond. Scroll through for a few ideas of ways to help name the feeling, redirect, and respond in ways that can be helpful for our little ones!

Check out the play-based learning happening in our early childhood preschool classes this fall.  The children and our teachers are having a blast!

The Brittany Atkinson family was given the "Volunteer of the Year" award for all of the Catholic Community Services organizations. They started volunteering at the St. Vincent's Soup Kitchen downtown a few years ago. When the pandemic started, St. Vincent's was unable to open their dining hall due to the health department regulations in SLC. During the months that the dining hall was closed, the Atkinson family organized 800 sack meals every week. They had a lot of assistance from neighbors who helped make sandwiches, bake treats, or donate drinks/chips/fruit. It was definitely a neighborhood project!

Congratulations and thanks for being a great example of service to the community, Brittany!

It’s Friday 🥳 Which means we get to share another amazing Roots Kid. Our this week is Sean. He comes to OT every week with an amazing smile, the funniest jokes, and ready to work hard. This week our staff got an email from his mom, who shared this picture along with the caption “He wanted me to let you know he just tied his shoe!” Sean has been working hard on this goal for months and we couldn’t be more proud! Way to go Sean!
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A great opportunity for parents to learn about this amazing program for young children with autism!

Using movement to facilitate learning!

Our special educator, Joy, does a fabulous job helping learners gain the skills needed to become successful readers.

Not only does Joy use evidence-based curriculum such as the Barton and Heggerty programs, but she assesses a student to determine their strengths and challenges as a learner.  

Teaching is much more than tutoring...it is more than sitting at a desk and practicing a skill.  Teaching includes learning about your learner- It is about how the child learns best, and determining the underlying challenges that inhibit learning.  It is about unlocking a child's potential and helping them thrive.

Movement and motivation can do wonders for a learner!  Even while practicing reading skills in a pool.

Great work to Joy and your student!

Using movement to facilitate learning!

Our special educator, Joy, does a fabulous job helping learners gain the skills needed to become successful readers.

Not only does Joy use evidence-based curriculum such as the Barton and Heggerty programs, but she assesses a student to determine their strengths and challenges as a learner.  

Teaching is much more than tutoring...it is more than sitting at a desk and practicing a skill.  Teaching includes learning about your learner- It is about how the child learns best, and determining the underlying challenges that inhibit learning.  It is about unlocking a child's potential and helping them thrive.

Movement and motivation can do wonders for a learner!  Even while practicing reading skills in a pool.

Great work to Joy and your student!

We have an amazing physical therapist at Roots.  We serve children 0-18.  
Check out our services!

www.rootstherapypc.com

Roots will soon be offering our first Executive Skills Class taught by our very own special educator, Joy Manning. This group will have a 4:1 student to teacher ratio and is designed for children ages 7-10 years old. Executive functions are the skills that help us to direct and regulate our behavior. Scroll through to learn more!
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This week for Fantastic Friday, we are featuring Garrett! He’s been working hard in feeding therapy to add new foods to his diet. One of his goals has been to enjoy pizza with his family. This week he picked up his first slice of pizza & ate it! Awesome job Garrett! We loved enjoying a delicious slice of pepperoni pizza pizza with you.

Does your child not like to try new foods? Feeding/eating is another area of expertise for our occupational therapists at Roots. One thing OT’s initially consider is if a child is a “picky eater” or a “problem eater.” A picky eater may need some extra support at home for adding new foods to their diet, while a problem eater often benefits from feeding therapy with a trained OT. Swipe through to learn more!
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Why Roots Pediatric Therapy Center?

We love our kids & their families!
We put families first-
in quality of care & scheduling!

-Best Care for Your Child
-Expert Therapists & Teachers
-Consistent Scheduling
-Available Appointments
-Well-equipped Facility

-Fun, supportive setting
-Major Insurances Accepted
-Easy access from Park City, Salt Lake, Heber, & Kamas
-Occupational Therapy
-Physical Therapy
-Speech Therapy
-Feeding Therapy
-Early Childhood/PreK Classes
-Adaptive Swim Lessons
-Infant & Toddler Swim Lessons
-Behavior Interventions & Coaching
-Reading Intervention

Give us a Call! 435-400-4064

www.rootstherapypc.com

This week for Fantastic Friday, we are featuring Gunnar.  Gunnar works hard every week and always has a smile on his face. He has made fantastic progress with sensory processing, motor skill development, tolerating sound and touch, and potty training.  We are so proud of Gunnar and his family for his accomplishments.  Way to go Gunnar, we love working with you!!

Did you know that auditory processing is more than just hearing? It allows us to interpret the meaning behind the sounds around us and decide which noises in our environment we should pay attention to. Swipe through to learn more about what auditory processing is, signs of auditory processing challenges, and activities to promote auditory processing at home!
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Why Roots Pediatric Therapy Center?

We love our kids & their families!
We put families first-
in quality of care & scheduling!

Best Care for Your Child

Expert Therapists & Teachers

Consistent Scheduling

Available Appointments

Well-equipped Facility

Fun, supportive setting

Major Insurances Accepted

Easy access from Park City, Salt Lake, Heber, & Kamas

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Speech Therapy

Feeding Therapy

Early Childhood/PreK Classes

Adaptive Swim Lessons

Infant & Toddler Swim Lessons

Behavior Interventions & Coaching

Reading Intervention

Give us a Call

435-400-4064

www.rootstherapypc.com

This week for we’re featuring one of our preschool kiddos, Teddy. Teddy has been having so much fun in classes with Ms. Joy & Ms. Kali, and he’s been trying new foods each week! Some of the new foods he’s explored include: cantaloupe, raspberry, yogurt, carrot, apple, peach, and more. We’re so proud of you Teddy, and we look forward to seeing you each week!

Our social skills group has been a hit here at Roots, so we’re adding more! Our next group starts in just a few weeks and we can't wait. Scroll through to see if our social skills group might be a good fit for your child. Call today to learn more, spots are filling up quick!
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