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Life happens on many different levels. Physical, emotional and interpersonal demands occur simultaneously and managing our own needs in the midst of a family can be overwhelming for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals and families. Each stage of development presents a set of skills, roles and responsibilities. Parents carry the burden of managing these demands for themselves and supporting the development of all the family members in each of these performance areas. Everyone's needs are special, and parents often lose sight of their own needs in the context of these responsibilities.

The spectrum of life experiences from birth to adulthood has many layers where early skills form the foundation for more specialized skills to come. The warmth of old-fashioned medical home care embraces your family through the many adventures of your life's journey.

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Consultation with Tina will help to clarify what your needs are and whether a wellness program or the occupational therapy evaluation and treatment are appropriate for your situation. A prescription from your physician may be needed for occupational therapy and lactation services.

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While travel in Austin is a dense reality that impacts on-site services, we also provide therapy via online live-video access.

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Intensive programs allow for realistic application of healing modalities. Clients and caregivers receive training in the environments where the challenges occur, in real time. Our individual programs facilitate ease of scheduling.

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Hands

Fine Motor Development

Hands Give and Receive and Create!

In the womb a baby can be seen sucking a thumb. Invited by the stroking of flesh, the newborns fingers open and grasp a parent's hand reflexively. These experiences underlie the development of reaching and grasping with wonder and intention.

There are a variety of sensory experiences that stimulate a child's sense of wonder and exploration. As a parent, grandparent or caregiver you can support your children’s fine motor development. By providing opportunities to play with various textures through messy play, art and gardening, you teach grasping and tool use, These experiences train young hands and minds As toddlers these skills develop into self-help skills like feeding and dressing. They also lay the foundation for drawing and handwriting that are necessary for school readiness.

Sometimes we limit these opportunities because toddlers are messy and lack organization and skill. Tasks are completed faster when done by adults; however, opportunities for learning are missed when we intervene. Instead, demonstrate the skill, provide the right size tools, and allow time for trial and error. This is how learning occurs!

Picky Eaters

Occupational Therapy

Picky Eaters Challenges

There are many challenges that picky eaters present to their parents. Each challenge may be more frustrating than the last. This does not mean you can't overcome them. Instead of having another argument that ends in tears , or you feeling guilty, use these ideas to help your child learn their hunger cues and cultivate nutritious choices.

Challenge: Getting Kids to the Table

Let's face it, kids are busy exploring the planet and who can blame them for resisting sitting down for meals.

Strategy: Shift the mood and pace of activities to the table.

Schedule high energy playground activities such as jumping, swinging, running before table top activities. If you spend the time just before meals having children seated and doing puzzles, or coloring they will be at the table when meals are served.

Challenge: Gagging and Vomiting

Some children gag in response to the smell or sight of foods they detest.

Your child's response could be related to a sensory aspect such as the food's smell, texture or appearance. It could also be an awareness that his/ her oral motor skills are insufficient to manage chewing and swallowing along with the texture and flavor.

Strategy: Consult a Professional

We often want to blame the food for the child's rejection; however it is not always about the food. If your child's nutritional intake is deficient, you may need to consult your pediatrician. Strengthening the muscles of posture and oral motor skills as well as swallowing should be referred to be assessed by a Speech Language Pathologist and an Occupational Therapist.

Challenge: Refusing Healthy Foods

In the some cases, kids begin accepting healthy foods in early childhood, and reject them for comfort foods for long periods of time. It can be completely normal for a child to shift food preferences. For some children anxiety is a factor impeding their acceptance of new or novel experiences (Neophobia).