by Emily Lisner   September 15, 2022

What is OT for Infants? Many parents are shocked to learn that services for Occupational Therapy exist for infants too! Infant Occupational Therapy is a branch of OT that focuses specifically on the development of infant motor skills, as well…

Categories: About Us, At-Home Exercises, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Issues, Therapy Place NJ, Therapy Thoughts, Toddler Therapy

by Meredith Chandler   July 14, 2022

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly complex psychiatric and developmental condition that impacts many children.  When behavioral and emotional problems are present in a child with ASD, it can be difficult to find the right type of treatment approach…

Categories: Behavior Therapy, Child Development, Early Intervention, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy

by Andree Lamke   July 6, 2022

How can occupational therapy help a child with learning disabilities? Communication and social interaction are often challenging for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other learning disabilities. Through Occupational Therapy (OT), these challenges can be addressed.  Discover how Occupational…

Categories: Autism Therapy, Child Development, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, The Therapy Place
Tags: learning disablilites, Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy exercises, Therapy Place NJ

by Emily Lisner   June 28, 2022

If your child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it is normal to be overwhelmed. This diagnosis can take time to understand and work through for you and your child. As you research supportive measures for your child,…

Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Therapy, Child Development, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, The Therapy Place, Uncategorized
Tags: Autism Therapy, Autism Treatment, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Therapy Place NJ

by Shiri Loebenstein   June 21, 2022

Within each classroom in a school environment, there is usually a range of children with mixed abilities. Some children may need extra help in certain areas, some may have disorders and others may need guidance in developing new skills. Occupational…

Categories: Child Development, Occupational Therapy, The Therapy Place
Tags: Developmental Milestones, Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy exercises, Therapy Place NJ

by Andree Lamke   June 20, 2022

What is Occupational Vision Therapy and how does it work? If your child has trouble with his/her eyesight, you may want to consider Occupational Vision Therapy. Here are the basics of this kind of therapy and how the trained therapists…

Categories: At-Home Exercises, Child Development, Occupational Therapy, Therapy Place NJ
Tags: occupation vision therapy

by Emily Lisner   May 6, 2022

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have a unique way of looking at the world and processing information. They can be passionate about their interests and creative thinkers. However, many children with ASD experience challenges with being independent, managing their…

Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Therapy, Occupational Therapy
Tags: Autism Therapy, Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy exercises, Therapy Place NJ

by Meredith Chandler   April 29, 2022

Like any other attentive parent, do you ever find yourself in a position where you feel overly concerned about your child’s development? Furthermore, do you find yourself comparing your child to others their age and think, Something just doesn’t look…

Categories: Occupational Therapy, The Therapy Place, Therapy Place NJ, Therapy Thoughts
Tags: Occupational Hand Therapy, Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy exercises, Therapy Place NJ

by Andree Lamke   April 21, 2022

Many parents, caregivers, and teachers wonder how to support a child with special needs, especially if the child has a complex diagnosis such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). One of the increasingly popular methods used is Floortime therapy. The goal…

Categories: Autism Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Therapy Place NJ, Therapy Thoughts
Tags: Autism Therapy, floortime therapy, Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy exercises, Therapy Place NJ

by Caitlin Smith   April 16, 2022

Private occupational therapy is a great opportunity that can truly help your child thrive! While occupational therapists work in a wide range of settings, private practice or clinic-based occupational therapists can help children improve their independence with play, learning, and…

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Tags: Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy exercises, Therapy Place NJ