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Have you ever noticed your child walking on their toes or the balls of their feet? While toe walking can be commonly seen in toddlers that are initially learning to walk, this typically resolves around age 3-4 years old when ...

At Move U, our sessions likely look different than those of other occupational therapy services you’ve experienced. The clinic is inviting with its bright colors and various equipment. The open gym space is designed to be adaptable, allowing your child ...

Co-authored by: Kylee Withrow & Kristin Wittmayer Spring is just around the corner, and we can’t wait for the longer days and warmer weather! It’s time to get back to playing in the backyard, parks, and nature. Winter can make ...

Coauthored by: Kristin Wittmayer & Kylee Withrow Play is the primary occupation, or daily activity, for children. It is an opportunity to follow one’s interests, take risks by trying something new, interact with the world, and develop skills. Play is ...

One year ago, in a team meeting, I was tasked with selecting a word to be my mantra for the year. With Move U at that point being a mere 6-months old, the word that I selected was “persistence”. According ...

Doodling is often viewed as a distraction – a sign that a student’s mind is wandering and not where it is supposed to be. This can be quite frustrating for a teacher or parent as it appears that the child ...

December is here and the excitement of the holiday season is upon us. For most, this is one of the happiest times of the year but for a child with sensory processing challenges, the season can be the most stressful ...

Sensory processing and integration disorders are complex and difficult to assess and treat. One child with sensory challenges may behave, learn, move, respond, and interact much differently than another child who also struggles with sensory processing disorder.  An estimated 5-16.5% ...

As a pediatric occupational therapist, when I speak with parents or teachers about the challenges their child or student are experiencing, more often than not the topic of transitions comes up. Managing change is often difficult for children, even if ...