All Kids Are Perfect

All Kids Are Perfect Pediatric Physical Therapy providing Dynamic Movement Intervention, intensive physical therapy program for ages 0-5 years.

10/17/2025

Moro Reflex Integration Part 1 of 2

When a child has a retained Moro reflex, they also have an exaggerated startle response. You might see their head suddenly throw back, arms and legs extend, and arms fly out to the side when startled.

In this exercise, we help the child move into the opposite position of that reflex pattern:
✨ Bend the hips and knees
✨ Straighten the arms and bring them down by their sides
✨ Encourage a gentle chin tuck

Our hand placement is intentional. By pressing gently into the base of the thumb, we activate important mechanoreceptors in the palm that help with sensory input and organization.

We start by holding this position to the child’s tolerance and slowly increase the duration of the hold as they get stronger, progressing into deeper core strengthening and postural control activities. If your child can’t chin tuck from the floor, use an incline for several weeks first. It can be a small movement.

This is the first of two videos, so stay tuned for Part 2 where we’ll show how to build on this foundation for greater body control and regulation. If words are covering this video pinch the middle of your screen and the words will disappear.

Questions or does this help you understand the Moro reflex a little more? Drop a comment below!

09/26/2025

The bond between a child and their therapist is so much more than sessions on a calendar — it’s one of the most impactful relationships they’ll ever have.
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When trust and safety are present, kids open up, take more risks, and discover just how capable they truly are. That connection becomes the foundation for growth — and at AKAP, we often see it form in just a few visits.
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It’s in the way they light up when they walk in the door.
It’s the giggles that follow hard work.
It’s the small victories that happen because they feel safe enough to try. 💫
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Let’s celebrate the people who make that kind of difference every day. 👇
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Email me at dana@allkidsperfect.com for information on intensives we have this year.

06/25/2024

Would you please tag All Kids Are Perfect on this post for new parents? I would really appreciate your help!

We have just opened up Fall Booking! LINK is in bio at top of page. We can’t wait to meet you!
04/19/2024

We have just opened up Fall Booking! LINK is in bio at top of page. We can’t wait to meet you!

04/17/2024

✨ Spreading Light in the Shadows ✨

Today, I want to talk about something close to my heart: spreading light, not hate, especially when faced with disagreements or misunderstandings about my work in pediatric physical therapy.

Some may question or disagree with my methods, but I stand firm in my philosophy of radical acceptance. What is radical acceptance? It’s embracing life as it is – not as we wish it would be. It’s accepting each moment, each challenge, and every tiny joy, without resistance or bitterness. This powerful mindset has helped me navigate through grief, create a thriving business, and discover profound peace amid life’s storms.

In my journey, being open and vulnerable has not only shaped my practice but also allowed me to connect deeply with others striving for inner peace. Honesty and transparency are my guiding lights – they invite understanding and compassion, not just for me but for everyone touched by our work.

However, vulnerability should not open the door to misinformation. Standing here, in my truth, I ask for respectful dialogue and understanding. Just because I share my story and lay bare my struggles and triumphs, it doesn’t give anyone the right to spread untruths about what we do.

Let’s choose to illuminate the dark corners with kindness and acceptance. Let’s learn not only to agree respectfully but also to disagree with grace. Together, we can foster a community where light thrives over hate, where every child’s potential is recognized and nurtured, and where every parent feels supported and empowered. 💪💖

04/12/2024

4 Steps to Sitting:
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We have to address trunk restrictions before anything else. Please watch my AKAP stretch highlights on Instagram or the AKAP stretch playlist on YouTube. Hold only the the “easy” side for three minutes. Try this everyday for all three positions. Should take 10 minutes.
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We have to get your child using their hands. I have an entire “hands” highlight section on Instagram. You may have to use immobilizers to start and you can read how to order in the immobilizer highlights. Easier if you place yoga mat on kitchen table and sit in front of them.
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If your child is 7 months you can work on standing by leaning forward. The. When they sit on your lap hold one hand at their pelvis (waistband) and teach them to hold themselves up and not “go back.” Change the tone of your voice to note positive and negative reactions (like throwing back).
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If your child has trunk restrictions, side sitting may be difficult at first. That’s why we start with stretching for at least a week. Then get a balance pad (in amazon storefront) and bring the surface up to the child. You may need to use arm immobilizers while your child gets used to bearing weight through hands.
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Remember, there is an order on my page if your child is struggling with gross motor skills:
1. always start with AKAP stretch
2. Learn about the TLR reflex in my reflex highlights.
3. Head control must come first.
4. Lastly, watch the highlight on Instagram associated with the gross motor skills you are working on. This will go on the sitting highlight.
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Will you share with parents that may be struggling to help their child sit? Ask me your questions below and I’ll try my best to get to all of them.
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Sponsorships & Shoutouts!A donation to AKAP Wayfor a spot on my stories and highlights. ~If you are a therapist wanting ...
04/08/2024

Sponsorships & Shoutouts!
A donation to AKAP Way
for a spot on my stories and highlights.
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If you are a therapist wanting to showcase your business you can make a charitable donation of $150 or more and receive a shoutout of your choosing in my stories and a spot in my highlights.
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Are you a business that would like to get your name out to my 1.2 million followers on Facebook and Instagram? Donate $150 to our 501 (c) (3) and you can tell me what you want me to advertise on my stories.
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Rules: Must send a receipt to me on Instagram showing your donation. You will need to make your own design that you want me to share.
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This will run for a trial period for April and May and can be used as many times as you donate.
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Take a screenshot of the QR code and follow the instructions on the next slide in order to follow it to payment link.
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💯 percent of donations go towards scholarships. Please share and let’s have fun!
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Welcome to the Cary Condo! ~We know making a trip to All Kids Are Perfect can be an exciting time for your family and ca...
03/28/2024

Welcome to the Cary Condo!
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We know making a trip to All Kids Are Perfect can be an exciting time for your family and can also be really challenging to travel with your child with different abilities. We want to make the experience as stress free as possible, that is why we are excited to offer you the Cary Condo! 🏡
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The Cary Condo has been created for families with medically complex and disabled children traveling to Cary, NC for physical therapy intensives. We want to make your stay as convenient, clean, and accessible as possible while traveling with your littles! Here are a few features that make it as accessible as possible for your family:
* Only 6 minutes from AKAP (and C.U.E. Speech Therapy) office* Fully accessible (there is a step to get in the master bath shower) • 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms•Full bathtub
•One master suite and one flex suite to adjust to your needs (nursery, second bedroom, play room, or office)•1 queen bed and 2 queen sofa sleepers
•Full size crib•Pack and Play
•Dining table•Soft rugs for playtime•Washer and Dryer•2 smart TV’s•Outdoor deck •Linens and towels provided
•Full size fridge and freezer
•Blendtec Blender (perfect to blend real food meals for children with g-tubes)•Bottle/blended food warmer•Force of Nature cleaner•High chair
•Tomato Chair•Tomato Chair activity tray•Splashy
•Ingenuity Baby Base Chair
•Foam wedge and balance pad for PT practice and stretching•Mirror for feeding therapy use and sensory playtime•Lots of toys•Floor to ceiling windows•3 min walk to the closest park (You can see it from the deck!)•2 min drive or 8 min walk to the closest restaurants•Covered parking
•On-site gym
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All of this is offered for only $1,000 per week ($167 per day which is less than most Raleigh hotels and Airbnb’s. To secure your reservation, please send an email to carycondonc@gmail.com with your requested dates after you have confirmed your intensive with AKAP. We will confirm availability and then send an invoice to secure your dates.
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This is where we take donations for AKAP way—our 501.c3 that gives scholarships to families that may not have the abilit...
03/03/2024

This is where we take donations for AKAP way—our 501.c3 that gives scholarships to families that may not have the ability to pay for an intensive. Every dollar counts! Thank you so much! https://buy.stripe.com/aEUaHmbMM1JzarK4gg

If you have been to All Kids Are Perfect for an intensive you are invited to AKAP Club a place for families to get to kn...
03/03/2024

If you have been to All Kids Are Perfect for an intensive you are invited to AKAP Club a place for families to get to know each other better. Please note: this is only for families that have been to All Kids Are Perfect previously. Here is the link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/931457801689137/

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