Unleashing the Power of Early Intervention
Greetings, fellow guardians of childhood! Today, we embark on an epic quest to uncover why early intervention in pediatric therapy is the ultimate secret weapon in the battle for our little heroes’ futures. Grab your capes, as we delve into the extraordinary world of neuroplasticity! What is Neuroplasticity? Imagine your brain as a high-tech superhero … Continue reading
What is an IEP?
A Comprehensive Guide for Parents on the Individualized Education Program Navigating the world of special education can be overwhelming for parents, especially when faced with terms and processes that are unfamiliar but crucial for their child’s education. One of the most crucial tools in supporting children with developmental needs is the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). But … Continue reading
Walking Tall: Physical Therapy Strategies for Addressing Toe Walking in Kids
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting understanding and acceptance. Throughout this month, we’ve been exploring how MetroEHS, a pediatric neighborhood therapy company with locations across Metro Detroit, is making a difference in the lives of children on the autism spectrum through various forms … Continue reading
Live in the D Featuring MetroEHS for World Autism Month!
April is World Autism month, a time to raise awareness and acceptance of those living with autism here in southeast Michigan, our sponsor, MetroEHS works daily with children who have autism and others with development conditions. They’re a neighborhood therapy company with several locations in metro Detroit to assist families right where they live. And … Continue reading
THAT Magic Moment during Play-Based Therapy
Samantha Fitzsimmons, Occupational Therapy Education Coordinator & Therapy Manager at MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy describes THAT Moment…a magic moment in therapy. “One of my favorite memories is the result of naturalistic play-based therapy. My client saw her friend on a swing and she approached him and said, “play”, which caused everyone in the room to just … Continue reading
3 Benefits of Teletherapy
3 things I’ve learned as my family and I started navigating the new present norm of a virtual world that caused me to see the benefits of virtual systems like Teletherapy. The 3 characteristics I learned are familiarity, relationships & continuity. Due to the new norm, my sophomore college age daughter had to move back … Continue reading
