Premier Children's Therapy Center

12/16/2025

We always say that small bits of sensory input could add up to a big effect in your child’s overall regulation. These are some great, quick ideas to add different types of input into your child’s routine. 

12/15/2025

Sometimes kids have a hard time sitting in way that helps them pay attention, and let other students pay attention, in class. These different seating options are great to consider as alternatives to just sitting “cross cross” on the floor (which is actually hard for many kids)!

12/12/2025

12/11/2025

Great tips to help with those executive functioning struggles that all of us can probably relate to, but especially those with ADHD or with children with ADHD. 

This poster can be displayed in classrooms, study areas, resource rooms, or used in individual student intervention plans. It is also ideal for teaching executive functioning skills, supporting IEP goals, and collaborating with families who want practical techniques to reinforce routines at home.

12/10/2025

Sometimes getting your children to play by themselves takes a little bit of set up from parents, but like any other skill, the more they practice independently playing, the better they will become at it.

12/09/2025

12/08/2025

Little stressors over the day, including sensory input, can overload autistic children easier than their neurotypical peers. This can help explain why they might be able to demonstrate a skill one day and not the next- they might just not have the mental resources to be able to access that skill in their brain. In addition, issues like dyspraxia can make it hard to demonstrate the skill consistently.

12/05/2025

What a fun ⛄️ craft!

Have an adult draw a spiral and the child can cut along the line. Cutting more resistive surfaces, like a paper plate, builds hand strength.

To work on motor planning and problem-solving skills, show your child a picture of the craft first and have them tell you what materials they think would be needed to complete it as shown.

12/04/2025

Speech language pathologists have a wide skill base to help children with a variety of speech and language difficulties! 💬

12/03/2025

This!! ⬆️

12/01/2025

Proximal stability refers to strength of the core and trunk muscles. When these muscles are strong, it provides a solid foundation for more precise, controlled movements to happen. For example, to be able to write neatly, you first have to have strong core and shoulder muscles. Only then can you go onto develop the smaller muscles of the wrist and hand.

How do you know if your child has difficulty with proximal stability? You might notice them falling out of chairs frequently, slouching at a table or supporting their head in their hands when sitting at a table, sitting on the floor with the head propped up on a bent knee, etc. A pediatric physical or occupational therapist can help if you notice these difficulties!