Southland Pediatric Therapy Services

11/12/2024

The Savannah Autism Conference
Friday, February 28, 2025
The Savannah Civic Center
301 West Oglethorpe Avenue
Savannah, Georgia 314101

To purchase tickets on or after December 1, 2024 at 7:00 am, go to http://bit.ly/48HwBCR

10/31/2024

It’s a Bluey Halloween at Southland Therapy today.

10/30/2024

The Lowcountry Autism Foundation 4TH ANNUAL LIVE,LAF, LOVE Silent Auction is now Open!!

It will be online from Oct. 28th - Nov 5th! Use the QR code or link below. Check out the amazing items available!

10/29/2024

Does your child struggle with working memory?

When kids have trouble following instructions, it’s often a sign that they’re struggling with working memory. Breaking tasks down into smaller steps can help.

Most of us think of brushing our teeth, for instance, as one task, but we actually complete a series of tasks (put toothpaste on the brush, brush your teeth, rinse the brush, put the brush away, put the toothpaste away). Children who have trouble with working memory, may forget any of the steps along the way.

Although it can be frustrating for parents, there is hope. This article from Child Mind Institute provides a great explanation of working memory, as well as tips and strategies to help your child.

A working memory deficit can affect kids both in and out of school. Here are some supportive strategies to help kids stay on track.

10/29/2024

For people on spectrum, scary Halloween decorations, loud sounds and tight or scratchy costumes can be a lot to handle. Learn how to help them on Halloween.

10/05/2024

October is National Physical Therapy Month!

Every October we celebrate National Physical Therapy
Month to raise awareness about the many benefits of
physical therapy. It's also a great opportunity to appreciate
what PTs, PTAs, and students do to transform lives.
We truly appreciate our PTs!

10/04/2024

It's already time to think about trick or treating!

Mrs Speechie P and teamed up to give y’all a low tech Halloween AAC kit! AAC = Augmentative and Alternative Communication, & yes, use of AAC *supports* speaking!
*EVERYONE* deserves access to communication! Give ALL kids a voice this spooky season with these accessible and easy to use communication supports!
Includes: one page handout with AAC tips and how to use, printable bracelets, and common Halloween themed words! Comment SPOOKY and I’ll send it your way, or click here ⤵️ 👻
https://www.mrsspeechiep.com/product-page/halloween-aac-kit

🎃 October FREEBIE!

and teamed up to give y’all a low tech Halloween AAC kit! AAC = Augmentative and Alternative Communication, & yes, use of AAC *supports* speaking!

*EVERYONE* deserves access to communication! Give ALL kids a voice this spooky season with these accessible and easy to use communication supports!

Includes: one page handout with AAC tips and how to use, printable bracelets, and common Halloween themed words! Comment SPOOKY and I’ll send it your way, or click here ⤵️ 👻

https://www.mrsspeechiep.com/product-page/halloween-aac-kit

09/30/2024

Southland will be open during normal business hours tomorrow, September 30.

09/17/2024

Check out these upcoming Car Seat Check events in the Savannah area by Safe Kids Savannah.

It’s Child Passenger Safety Week! To celebrate, we have teamed up with local police, fire, and healthcare workers to provide parents and caregivers with the proper knowledge and resources to choose and use the correct seat for their child.

09/12/2024

What are fine motor skills?
Fine motor skills are the small, precise movements we make with our hands, fingers, feet and toes. They involve the complex coordination of your muscles, joints and nerves.

We mainly think of hand, wrist and finger movements when it comes to fine motor skills, like picking up an object by pinching it with your pointer finger and thumb. But you can also make fine movements with your foot, ankle and toes. These motions are necessary for sports, like dancing and soccer, or for people who use their feet for tasks instead of their hands.

Providers carefully assess fine motor skills because significant delays in these milestones can be a sign of a variety of neurological and physical conditions. And the sooner your child’s provider can catch it, the sooner your child can get the help they need.

What are examples of fine motor skills?
Examples of fine motor skills include:

Holding a pencil and writing or drawing with it.
Using scissors.
Folding clothes.
Typing on a keyboard.
Fastening a button.
Zipping a zipper
Tying your shoes.
Twisting a doorknob.
Eating with utensils, like a fork and spoon.
Playing video games using a controller.
Playing an instrument, like a guitar, flute or piano.

Why are fine motor skills important?
Life would be quite different if humans hadn’t developed fine motor skills.

Countless everyday tasks require tiny, precise movements — from holding a toothbrush to cooking and eating to putting on clothes. Even texting and giving your dog a belly rub require these skills. All of these tasks are important for independence and self-care. They also allow us to enjoy certain hobbies, like playing instruments and video games and crafting.

For a child, fine motor skills are important for doing schoolwork, like drawing and writing. Several work-related tasks involve fine motor skills, too — like using construction tools or a computer or performing surgery.

What are fine motor skill milestones?
Developmental milestones are the behaviors that mark stages of typical growth. Children all develop at their own pace. However, most children pass through specific changes at roughly the same time as they get older.

The examples of fine motor milestones can be seen here in this chart from the Cleveland Clinic

If you have concerns about your child's fine motor skills, talk to their pediatrician about a referral to an Occupational Therapist!

09/03/2024

We are proud to announce that Southland Pediatric Therapy Services has been nominated for Best of Georgia! Help us win by voting for us at bestofgeorgia.com

09/01/2024

Reminder ‼️
We will be closed on Monday, September 4th for Labor Day.
Please contact us if you have any questions
📞 912-335-1650

08/28/2024

We have a new assistant working with our Front Desk this afternoon. Jazzy said that we should all be coloring on this wonderful Wednesday.

08/20/2024

Calling all Swifties! Now is your opportunity to support Savannah Ambucs by purchasing a raffle ticket! Only 200 tickets will be sold for the October 19 drawing!
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Taylor Swift Fans here is your chance to support Savannah AMBUCS and get a piece of her memorabilia. Collage of Taylor Swift photos. Signed by Taylor Swift. Comes with Card of Authenticity. Raffle tickets are $30 each. Only 200 will be sold. Drawing held Oct. 19th at Bowlapalooza. Here is link to purchase https://e.givesmart.com/events/wdM/i/_Auction/rAgy/

08/12/2024

Your vote matters! We’re competing in the 2024 Best of Georgia Awards, and we need your help to win. Vote now and let’s make this a victory to remember! BESTofGEORGIA.com

08/07/2024

Our office will reopen on Wednesday, August 7.