Tag Archives: Developmental Milestones

Early Intervention Therapy Long Term Benefits Episode 32

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On this episode, I discuss the benefits of early intervention services. I also discuss what the some of the potential consequences of not receiving necessary therapy services could be in the long term.

Brain Plasticity
https://www.verywell.com

Harvard University
http://developingchild.harvard.edu

Urban Child Institute
http://www.urbanchildinstitute.org

Education Commission of The States
https://www.ecs.org

Is Early Intervention Cost Effective?
https://www.upweegrow.com

Website: https://mymidwesttherapy.com/
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Special Needs
Early Intervention
Autism
Occupational Therapy


Melissa and Doug Shapes Puzzle

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A great chunky wooden inset puzzle for toddlers to practice their fine motor skills and matching skills. You can also work on language for labeling the shapes and colors!


Sensory Over-Stimulation Episode 31 Developmental Milestones

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On this episode, I discuss what happens when people become Over-stimulated due to sensory processing issues.

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Sensory Processing
Developmental Milestones
Autism
Child Development


Primitive Reflexes and Special Needs Episode 12

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On this show, I discuss some of the primitive reflexes we are born with or are present early in life. Specifically I talk about the following reflexes: Moro, Rooting, Palmer, ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex), Spinal Galant, and STNR (Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex).
Information on what happens when these reflexes do not become integrated at the correct age, and how this can affect kids when they get to a school age.
I share a research study on Reflexes in Kids with ADHD versus kids without ADHD. That study can be found at: http://link.springer.com

Konicarova, Jana, and Petr Bob. “Retained Primitive Reflexes and ADHD in Children.” SpringerLink, Springer International Publishing, 23 Feb. 2017, link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03379591. Accessed 6 Sept. 2017.

STNR for Teachers of School Aged Kids: http://ndcbrain.com
Additional information on primitive reflexes: http://www.whattoexpect.com
ATNR Information: https://spectrumkid.com

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Child Development
Special Needs
Developmental Milestones
Sensory Processing


Tummy Time for Child Development Episode 11 Special Needs Topics

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This is Episode 11 of my podcast, but the first Episode under the new name Milestones. The previous name of this podcast was The Special Needs Podcast. The same type of material will be presented here for people interested in Child Development, topics surrounding Children with Special Needs, Sensory Processing Issues, Feeding Skills, and any other range of topics related to Child Development and Developmental Milestones.

In this Episode I discuss “tummy time” and why it is important for all babies to have tummy time regularly!

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Safe to Sleep Website: https://www.nichd.nih.gov
or http://www.healthychildcare.org
Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head): http://kidshealth.org

Special Needs
Sensory Processing
Child Development


Red Flags for Autism Episode 6 Special Needs

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In this Episode of The Special Needs Podcast I give a list of 10 things that may be indicators of Autism. This is not a comprehensive list, but just an idea of some things to look for and be aware of as possibilities. Not all kids with Autism will have things on this list, and some kids without Autism will have things on this list. It is meant only to give you an idea of some red flags in development that could indicate a concern. If you have any concerns with your child’s development, please discuss them with your pediatrician!

 

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M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers: https://www.m-chat.org
CDC Criteria for Autism Diagnosis: https://www.cdc.gov
Eczema Information: https://nationaleczema.org
Autism Speaks; learn the signs of Autism: https://www.autismspeaks.org

Children with Special Needs
Sensory Processing
Child Development