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…

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

by Emily Lisner   April 13, 2022

As a parent, it can be tricky to determine what type of therapy your child requires. Not only is identifying the need to seek therapy difficult, but it can also often be hard to ascertain what the appropriate timing is.…

Categories: Occupational and Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, The Therapy Place, Therapy Place NJ
Tags: Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Therapy Place NJ

by Blair Gorenberg   April 7, 2022

and language. But what did speech therapy look like when it first started? 

Categories: Speech Therapy, Therapy Place NJ, Therapy Thoughts
Tags: History of speech therapy, Speech therapy, Therapy Place NJ

by Blair Gorenberg   April 5, 2022

Speech therapists use a variety of materials to stimulate speech and language. One of the most versatile stimuli you can use in therapy is a picture scene.

Categories: At-Home Exercises, Speech Exercises, Speech Therapy, Therapy Place NJ
Tags: Pictures in Speech therapy, Speech exercises, Speech therapy, Therapy Place NJ

by Emily Lisner   March 29, 2022

Parents are often concerned about whether their child is developing at the expected rate. As parents, you know your child best, and if you are concerned that your baby or toddler’s milestones are delayed, we recommend that you consult your pediatrician, who will perform a developmental screening test. This will better inform you regarding your child’s difficulties. If necessary, the pediatrician will refer you for early intervention to a speech, occupational or physical therapist.

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

by Leah Gross   March 25, 2022

By: Leah Gross March 31st is National Crayon Day, so I wanted to highlight some of our favorite ways to use crayons at The Therapy Place. Aside from the typical ways children use crayons to color and write, they are…

Categories: Occupational Therapy, Therapy Place NJ
Tags: Fine motor skills, Occupational Hand Therapy, Occupational therapy, Therapy Place NJ

by Nina Chesno   March 22, 2022

By: Nina Chesno                                                           At The Therapy Place, we are excited to introduce our latest video series “Live…

Categories: Live With Leah, Occupational Therapy, Therapy Place NJ
Tags: Hand exercises, Live With Leah, Occupational Hand Therapy, Occupational therapy, Therapy Place NJ

by Emily Lisner   March 16, 2022

No matter what curveball life throws you and your child, Occupational Therapy can help. Each child has a unique set of capabilities and areas needing improvement. As such, occupational therapy is available in various types and forms to help young…

Categories: Occupational Therapy, Therapy Place NJ
Tags: Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy exercises, Therapy Place NJ, Types of Occupational Therapy