by Daniela   January 9, 2023

Introduction: A 5-year old boy with no medical diagnoses enters kindergarten for the first time. Within the first couple of weeks, the teacher notices that he functions a little differently than his peers. He dislikes going out for recess, avoids…

Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Therapy, Child Development, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Issues, The Therapy Place
Tags: ASD, Autism Therapy, Autism Treatment, Child Neurodivergency, Neurodivergent, Occupational Hand Therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Therapy Place NJ

by Andree Lamke   December 27, 2022

Babies develop at different rates – some may begin crawling as early as 6 months, while others may wait until 10 months. There is no one-size-fits-all development for children. Babies may skip crawling altogether, instead choosing to move by rolling…

Categories: At-Home Exercises, Child Development, Early Intervention, Environment, Occupational Therapy, The Therapy Place
Tags: crawling, early intervention

by Emily Lisner   December 18, 2022

Did you ever notice if your child has strong or weak muscles? Is your child often clumsy or using a lot of energy to do general tasks? It could be that your child needs more movement to get his muscles working and built up! As much as exercise is healthy for adults, children benefit from moving too!

Categories: At-Home Exercises, Behavior Therapy, Early Intervention, Environment, Health Basics, Lifestyle, Occupational Therapy, The Therapy Place, Therapy Place NJ

by Emily Lisner   November 30, 2022

The holidays are upon us! During the holiday season, we know how hard it is to come up with gift ideas for all the little ones. Looking for ideas for presents for your kids, grandkids, cousins, etc.? The best type…

Categories: Behavior Therapy, Child Development, Early Intervention, Environment, Lifestyle, Occupational Therapy

by Emily Lisner   September 29, 2022

For growing children, reaching developmental milestones that are appropriate to their age is critical. While every child develops at their own rate, staying on track with general developmental milestones is important to make sure they do not fall behind or…

Categories: Behavior Therapy, Child Development, Early Intervention, Environment, Health Basics, Lifestyle, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Issues, Therapy Place NJ
Tags: Developmental Milestones, Occupational therapy, Therapy Place NJ

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