Raising or teaching a child with spina bifida often means navigating challenges that extend far beyond physical mobility. Children with spina bifida may face learning difficulties, challenges with independence, and barriers to full participation in school and daily life. With the right supports in place, however, these children can build essential skills, gain confidence, and thrive both academically and socially.
By Stephanie Bates, M.A., BCBA, LBA – Director, Behavioral Health One of the most common things we see happening for children who receive many different therapeutic services across different settings is for each service to occur in a silo. And, sadly, no matter how …
By Stephanie Bates, M.A., BCBA, LBA – Director, Behavioral Health Returning to the school schedule, setting, and demands can be hard on all of us after 2 weeks off; and these effects are especially pronounced in students receiving additional therapeutic supports. Through …
Upcoming holidays can be exciting and overwhelming for many students, leading to changes in classroom behavior. Holiday anticipation and excitement can make it difficult for students to continue to learn. At Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS), we support teachers and administrators …
Winter is the season of shorter days and earlier nights. During this time, it’s crucial for educators to recognize the impact of Childhood Seasonal Depression on students.
December 2nd is a meaningful day for educators, families, and communities across the country—it marks National Special Education Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of special education and the educators who make a difference every day. Established to …
When little ones start to show signs of delay, the best gift we can give them is time to grow, learn, and catch up with the right support in place. Early intervention therapy helps these children build the foundational skills …
Vision plays a central role in learning, movement, and communication, which are key areas of growth in the classroom. For children with visual impairments, these daily tasks can become overwhelming without the right support. School-based occupational therapy (OT) helps children …
When a child is diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, families often face a mix of questions, emotions, and uncertainties. While arthritis is commonly associated with aging, juvenile arthritis—specifically juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)—affects nearly 300,000 children in the United States.* Managing this …