by Danielle Broit   April 5, 2023

Self-regulation is described as one’s ability to manage and control their behavior, emotions, and attention. This includes using specific skills to monitor, evaluate, and adjust for environmental demands so as to react appropriately. Let’s take a look at the following…

Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Issues
Tags: Autism Therapy, Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy exercises

by Daniela   February 27, 2023

Occupational & Speech Therapy for Neuro-divergence can make a world of a difference. Neuro-divergent children have unique ways of thinking that can make it difficult for them to function in their home, school, or community environment. Neuro-divergence can result from…

Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Child Development, Down Syndrome, Early Intervention, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Issues, Speech Exercises, Speech Impediment, Speech Therapy, The Therapy Place, Therapy Place NJ
Tags: Autism Therapy, Autism Treatment, Developmental Milestones, Expressive Language, Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy exercises, Speech therapy, Therapy Place NJ

by Andree Lamke   January 18, 2023

Introduction:In order to improve communication and language skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech therapy is an excellent option.  What might a child with ASD need Speech Therapy for? Communication is often difficult for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In…

Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Therapy, Child Development, Sensory Issues, Speech Exercises, Speech Impediment, Speech Therapy, Stuttering, The Therapy Place, Therapy Place NJ
Tags: Autism Therapy, Autism Treatment, Expressive Language, Occupational therapy, Speech exercises, Speech therapy, Therapy Place NJ

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 Emily Lisner   November 9, 2022

Structured OT VS Sensory Experiences Structured occupational therapy sessions offer many benefits for children experiencing sensory delays or impairments. However, there are so many other great ways to reinforce OT skills right in the environment all around us. With a…

Categories: At-Home Exercises, Child Development, Lifestyle, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Sensory Issues, Therapy Place NJ

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 Nina Chesno   February 5, 2022

The Occupational Therapists at The Therapy Place specialize in treating children who present with sensory issues which may occur concomitantly with learning or language disorders. Young children cannot express themselves or don’t understand what is bothering them, get frustrated and parents become anxious not knowing why they are crying. Learning more about why they’re upset in the first place allows parents to work with them and communicate with them more effectively.

Categories: Occupational Therapy, Sensory Issues, Therapy Place NJ
Tags: Occupational Hand Therapy