By Dr. Mirav Newman, PT, DPT Feeding your baby is one of the most discussed topics among new moms, parents, professionals, pediatricians, and people who support newborn babies. Some options include breastfeeding and bottle feeding, pumping for breast milk, purchasing formula, and probably others. Hopefully, your baby feeds without too much trouble, regardless of your […]
Dr Mirav Newman PT DPT, 2024 Fifty percent of all babies born today will be diagnosed with torticollis and plagiocephaly. What is happening? Why the increase? Babies have been sleeping on their backs since the ‘Back To Sleep’ campaign in the 1990s. Before this, babies slept on their bellies with their right cheek for one
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The BRIEF 2 assessment for executive functioning is the newest edition to our assessment toolbox at Dynamic Solutions. This assessment is for kids between 5-18 years old. It evaluates various aspects of executive functioning, such as inhibition, shifting, emotional control, working memory, planning, organization, and monitoring skills. The assessment provides valuable insights into a child’s
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Executive Functioning in School-Aged Kids If you’ve noticed that your child needs extra help with organization, gets overwhelmed easily, needs assistance breaking down and solving larger problems or has difficulty with time management and emotional regulation, they might be needing extra support with their executive functioning skills. Executive function encompasses a set of skills that
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I recently conducted a literature search on the benefits of tummy time to find any new information available. I came across some excellent recent articles . The more we learn, the better we can help the babies and families we work with at Dynamic Solutions. A recent 2020 systematic review on the benefits of tummy
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Botox, Think Twice? Dr. Reetu Patel-Tiwari DPT, PCS What is Botox and How Does it Work? Botulinum toxin (Botox) is made from a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. This toxin blocks the electrical impulse that travels from the nerve to the muscle. It is typically recommended for people with spasticity (increased muscle tone) and is
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Blog October 30, 2023 Reflections …. APTA Pediatric Academy Conference 2023 After I presented the Framework for the Application of Electric Stimulation for Children at the APTA Pediatric Academy Conference 2023, I reflected on the experience and my beloved profession. I am honored to present this vital training to my colleagues. Electric stimulation
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Tummy Time: What is it, and how can I do it with my baby?! Caroline Hickey, MS, OTR/L As a new parent, you may have heard how “tummy time”, or putting your infant on their belly while supervised, is very important in your baby’s routine. But why is tummy time important, and how can you
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Core strength and Handwriting The Connection Between Core Strength and Handwriting Skills Kimberly Addon, MOT, OTR/L Occupational therapists frequently assess and treat challenges with fine motor skills, including handwriting. Since handwriting is a skill that involves the hands, one might assume that an occupational therapist would focus entirely on a child’s hand strength and
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Co-Regulation as a Tool for Fostering the Development of Self-Regulation Skills Written by: Kimberly Addon, MOT, OTR/L Disappointments, frustrations, disagreements, stress. These are all factors that we aim to protect our children from, but inevitably, our children will have to face these things and having a toolbox of self-regulation skills helps our children be equipped
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