DPK

Comprehensive private pediatric clinic that provides PT, OT, Speech and Integrated Playgrounds

09/29/2023

TGIF! 🌟 Time to let loose and get creative with chalk drawing. Grab those vibrant colors and turn the sidewalk or a chalkboard into your canvas. It's a colorful start to the weekend! 🎨🌈

09/26/2023

Keep your eye on the ball! 🎈👀 This activity is great for visual tracking, eye-hand coordination, and rhythm!

Make a barrier, add a basket, some balls, and a balloon, and let the coordination fun begin! ✨

09/22/2023

TGIF - Let's blow some bubbles and reach for the sky! 🌬️🌟

Creating a bubble mountain is as easy as can be - just mix dish soap and water, grab your straws or pipes, and let the fun begin! 🛁💦

Challenge your friends and see how high you can build your bubble mountain - it's not just fun, it's a fantastic self-regulation activity that keeps everyone engaged and focused.

Let's blow off some steam and aim for the tallest bubbles that touch the sky! 🏞️💨

09/19/2023

🎉⭐️ Vestibular and Proprioceptive Input are the DYNAMIC DUO!

So what are vestibular input and proprioceptive input?

👉 Vestibular input is movement input. This input helps us develop balance coordination and body-spatial awareness and can act as a mood booster. If you need to calm down you can try slow, rhythmic rocking. If you are seeking input try fast jerky spinning movement to help fill up your sensory bucket.

👉 Proprioceptive input is called “heavy work” which means activities that compress the muscle and joint spaces or pull apart muscles and joint spaces. Think jumping, hanging, pulling, pushing. Heavy work activities are always good they help you regulate, get organized and feel grounded.

We like to use movement input and heavy work activities together to get the best results. All of these fun activities use the dynamic duo!!

Try this out and you will see why this works!

09/15/2023

Nurturing young minds and bodies! 🌟👧🧒 - Our mission at DPK is to provide the perfect balance of challenge and support, allowing children to pave their own pathways to success. 🛤️💪

Head over to https://www.developmentalpathways.com/ to see how you can work with us!

09/12/2023

🌟 Crossing The Midline Challenge! 💪🏗️

Crossing the midline is vital to the development of using both sides of the body together, such as putting on shoes and socks, writing, and cutting.

It promotes the coordination and communication of the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This requires postural control and trunk rotation skills.

We love this activity to help eliminate those compensations. 🚀 Watch how a block tower next to a child can add a visual cue to remind your kiddos to practice trunk rotation without leaning!

Curious about what we do? Head over to https://www.developmentalpathways.com/ to see how you can work with us!

09/08/2023

✨ TGIF - Get outside and put your creativity, balance, and coordination to the test by building your own obstacle course!

This is a great way for your family to have some fun and give your kiddos the freedom to do their own thing.

Are you going to try this this weekend? 👇🎉

09/05/2023

Back to School, Back to Routines! 🎒⏰ If the morning rush is a challenge, try visual schedules for kids. 📅

Empower your child to conquer each step on the journey out the door. Break it down for a smoother start to the day! 🌟

09/01/2023

TGIF - We're hanging on to that weekend feeling! ☀️🌈

We love using the zipline because it's a great way for the kiddos to get in some vestibular input!

What is vestibular input? Anytime your head tilts to the side goes upside down, or spins, this activates your vestibular system. The vestibular system tells us where we are in space and develops our balance and coordination so that we can run, jump, swing and tumble.

Swings and trapeze bars allow movement input that kids need to develop skills. Fast-moving rotary input is alerting and revs up your system.

PLUS, smiles and laughter are guaranteed!! 🤩

08/29/2023

We think he might almost be ready for his license! 🚗💨

All you need for this one is masking tape and a car and you're on your way to developing visual motor skills.

What are you waiting for? Hit the road! ✨🎉

08/25/2023

Why are ball pits SO much FUN? 🤩🎈

Did you know that sensory ball pits give children visual and tactile feedback, providing the “buoyancy” of water without the mess? They offer the opportunity to jump, roll, crawl, balance and burrow!

Ball pits provide sensory stimulation and are the best option, next to water, for sensory exploration and strengthening body awareness.

AND, they are a guaranteed mood booster - watch out for squeals and smiles!

08/22/2023

Always remember - the steeper the hill, the more breathtaking the view from the top! 🌟💪

Ropes are a great tool for development of bilateral coordination skills. Pulling on a rope allows kiddos to work both sides of the body in an activity - this is called bilateral coordination!

Curious about the other skills we help your child develop? Head over to https://www.developmentalpathways.com/ to see how you can work with us!

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52 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA
94062

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http://www.developmentalpathways.com/

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