Helping Hands Pediatric Therapy

11/13/2022

Happy World Kindness Day! 🌎❤️

11/03/2022

Sometimes we get overwhelmed - and that's okay! Practicing deep breathing can help us return to a calm state faster. Here's an easy way for kids to practice on their own!

11/01/2022

We had tons of fun over the weekend at the Buford Village Trick or Treat event!

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween! We hope all who participate in trick-or-treating have a safe and fun time! 👻🎃🎉

10/28/2022

Hello friends! Just a reminder that we will be participating in this year's Halloween Trick or Treat event held at Buford Village TOMORROW!!! We hope to see some of you there - stop by our booth and say hello! 👻🎃

10/27/2022

Take a look at our friend Dylan doing an awesome job during his occupational therapy session with Mrs. Pam! Dylan worked on cutting shapes with scissors, tying shoes, and life skills making mac & cheese and cleaning up when he was done. Mrs. Pam notes that "Dylan is a hard worker during therapy and has made great progress over the years." We are all so proud of you! Thank you, Dylan, Mrs. Pam, and Dylan's parents for putting in tons of effort towards success! 🎉👏🏻

10/26/2022

Halloween is coming up - what does that mean for kiddos who struggle with sensory overload? Take a look at the linked article for a few tips to get prepared with your child so that the holiday is enjoyable if you celebrate it. Also, remember that some kiddos who struggle with costumes might still enjoy trick-or-treating! If a child isn't wearing a costume but still knocks on your door for candy, please be kind and considerate! Halloween should be inclusive for everyone who celebrates 🎃👻

For a child with sensory processing issues, Halloween celebrations can be overwhelming.

10/25/2022

Check out this link for a variety of Halloween-themed arts & crafts to try out at home!

Find ideas for Halloween crafts and activities that are accessible for blind or visually impaired kids. We've also got a lot of multi-sensory ideas too!

10/24/2022

Coping skills are important! We all face struggles, and learning to cope with those struggles can make getting through them easier. Although it can take time to build positive coping habits, it is important to practice them!

10/21/2022

Hello friends! Just a reminder that we will be participating in this year's Halloween Trick or Treat event held at Buford Village! We hope to see some of you there - stop by our booth and say hello! 👻🎃

10/20/2022

What are SOCIAL SKILLS? 🧐
Social skills are the skills we use everyday to interact and communicate with others. They include verbal and non-verbal communication, such as speech, gesture, facial expression and body language. We communicate with each other in a variety of contexts, and we do it ALL THE TIME! Social skills can be challenging, especially for children with special needs. They are something we work on in therapy at HHPT with many of our kiddos! Practicing these skills at home every day can be helpful to ensure that these skills are learned effectively. Not to mention - it is so easy to incorporate teaching these skills into every day life! You can model them for your child, create social stories, or encourage their use then a moment arises that require them. We encourage you to work on these skills with your children whenever you get the chance!

10/19/2022

Looking to warm up in the chilly weather? Making hot chocolate can be a great way to practice life skills, motor skills, and following directions with your kiddo! With just a few simple ingredients, it is a fun and easy way to work on some skills your therapist might already be teaching during therapy. ❄️🍫☕️