· Potty Training & Pelvic Floor, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Bedwetting is stressful for kids and parents alike, and it often feels like you’ve tried everything—limiting fluids, nighttime reminders, or alarms—with limited results. You may have even heard that they will outgrow it. One of the most overlooked contributors is constipation, and one of the most effective ways to address it is through pediatric pelvic
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills, Activities & Play Ideas
Are you wondering if a sport is a good fit for your child? Do you have an already busy family schedule and are wondering if it is worth it to add another activity to your routine? Sports and adaptive sports have a variety of benefits for your child and your family. Whether it be an
· Gift Guides & Toys, Holiday
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the joy (and challenge) of finding the perfect gifts for the kids in your life! Our therapy team—made up of physical, occupational, speech, and mental health therapists—has put together a list of thoughtful, fun, and developmentally beneficial gift ideas for children of all ages. From toys
· Counseling, Parenting & Behavior
At BDI, we support children and adolescents in exploring their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to promote healthy coping strategies for life’s challenges. Much like physical health, mental well-being is essential for academic success, fostering healthy relationships, building self-confidence, and cultivating the ability to navigate life’s challenges. By prioritizing mental health early on, we can create
· Gift Guides & Toys, Holiday
Finding the perfect holiday gift for kids can be a rewarding way to encourage fun and learning at the same time. There are many toys that help build important developmental skills while keeping playtime engaging. From games that improve fine motor and gross motor skills to play sets that encourage language and social interaction, these
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on approach that may be helpful for children with certain issues, even if traditional treatments haven’t fully worked. So how does craniosacral therapy work? Here’s a simple way to understand it: Dura mater consists of 3 layers of tissue that surround the brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots as
· Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
What are Primitive Reflexes? How can they affect my child? Each child is born with a set of critical reflexes that are integral to survival. A primitive reflex is an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus without conscious thought. For example: when you brush the side of your newborn’s cheek the
· Sleep & Routines, Parenting & Behavior
The Importance of a Summer Routine When school ends your child’s daily routine doesn’t have to! Summer is the perfect time to remain consistent. For kids, having a routine in the summer is especially important. It helps provide stability, which is crucial for their development and well-being. Here are several ideas for a summer routine:
· Potty Training & Pelvic Floor, school
The ABC’s of Toileting Readiness for Kindergarten! Kindergarten is a time filled with excitement and anticipation, but also marked by apprehension and changes in routine. Amidst this whirlwind of new experiences, one aspect that often proves challenging is toileting readiness. Feeling apprehensive about your kindergartener’s bathroom autonomy at school is entirely natural. Mastering the skills
· Infants, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Torticollis is a condition most commonly diagnosed in infancy in which the baby’s head is consistently tilted or turned to one direction. It is often present beginning at birth, but is typically noticed at 1-2 months of age as the baby’s head control improves. The most common cause is tightness in the neck muscles due
· Occupational Therapy, Parenting & Behavior
How Does Vision Affect Behavior? Vision plays a pivotal role in shaping our behavior, influencing how we interact with and respond to the world around us. With approximately 80% of sensory input being visual, our perception of the environment profoundly impacts our actions and reactions. There are two types of visual pathways focal and
· Language Development
At any given moment when walking through BDI Playhouse, you may hear a therapist or child singing! Singing is great for both engaging with the child and improving language development! Here are a few benefits of singing for language development. Vocabulary Singing exposes children to lots of vocabulary! Lyrics often contain a wide range of
· Activities & Play Ideas, Holiday
Stuck at home with the kids during these Holiday weeks and looking for some entertainment ideas or ways to continue to progress their skills during all this down time? Look no further! Here are some therapy activities for holiday break! Let the kids wrap up a small gift for their sibling. There are a few
· Feeding, Holiday
Navigating the Holidays with a Picky Eater The holidays can be a special time for family, traditions, and some of our favorite foods. It can be challenging (and stressful!) going to a family member’s house, knowing that your child will not eat any of the foods. It can be an anxious time for a child
· Holiday, Parenting & Behavior
Do you want your child with special needs to be able to participate and make memories this Halloween season? Great news, you can! Here are some tips and tricks to help children of all abilities have a spooktacular, inclusive Halloween. Read a social story about Halloween multiple times to your child Watch silly music videos
· Clinic News & Events, Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Visit our 2024 Event Page to Sign Up for This Year’s Race! Sunday, September 17th was a big day for BDI Playhouse, who hosted their inaugural I Can Du It! Adaptive Duathlon. This race was the first ever adaptive sporting event hosted by BDI Playhouse and one of the only of its kind in the
· school, Occupational Therapy
Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Back-to-School from an Occupational Therapist As the summer draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about heading back to school. For students, this transition can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety. Setting students up for success by helping them prepare for the challenges that lie ahead
· Physical Therapy & Motor Skills
Physical therapy has been shown to improve strength, range of motion, sleep, energy, and mood while reducing pain, anxiety, and symptoms of treatment-related side effects, such as neuropathy in children with pediatric cancer. Occupational and speech therapy can also be extremely beneficial for cancer rehabilitation depending on the diagnosis and side effects. Physical therapists are in your corner to
· Activities & Play Ideas, Occupational Therapy
Let’s Play Outside! Playing outside provides so many benefits to our little ones, it helps expand their sensory system, promote relaxation strategies, provides physical exercise, facilitates motor skill development, and it allows your child to be creative! Here are some outside OT play activities for this summer season. 1. Chalk Chalk is a fun
· Occupational Therapy
Childhood Occupations When we typically think of the term occupation, we think of the word job. Yes, kids don’t have “jobs” but they do have activities that they engage in day to day. Children engage in meaningful tasks on a daily basis, like play, self-care, educational tasks, leisure activities, as well as things like chores,
