Pediatric OT Blog | Tips & Resources

22 Dec

A young child sitting near a Christmas tree looking upset, showing signs of holiday stress in young children.

The Hidden Holiday Stress Many Young Children Experience

Where We Come to You TheraPeeps provides in-home pediatric occupational therapy across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, including Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Bonny Doon. Not sure if that includes you? Check...

19 Dec

Wrapped holiday gifts for kids with special needs, featuring sensory-friendly and engaging toy ideas.

Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Kids With Special Needs (That Actually Get Played With)

Where We Come to You TheraPeeps provides in-home pediatric occupational therapy across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, including Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Bonny Doon. Not sure if that includes you? Check...

11 Dec

A 6–12 month old baby smiling while exploring a toy, showing early hand skills related to Baby Hand Development 0–6 Months.

Baby Hand Development 6-12 Months — Signs to Watch For

Where We Come to You TheraPeeps provides in-home pediatric occupational therapy across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, including Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Bonny Doon. Not sure if that includes you? Check...

02 Dec

Nature-Based Occupational Therapy: Its History and Connection to OT’s Roots

Where We Come to You TheraPeeps provides in-home pediatric occupational therapy across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, including Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Bonny Doon. Not sure if that includes you? Check...

24 Nov

When Thanksgiving Feels Too Overwhelming for Your Toddler

Where We Come to You TheraPeeps provides in-home pediatric occupational therapy across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, including Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Bonny Doon. Not sure if that includes you? Check...

18 Nov

Close-up of baby hand in mom’s hand illustrating baby hand development 0–6 months.

Baby Hand Development 0-6 Months — Signs to Watch For

Where We Come to You TheraPeeps provides in-home pediatric occupational therapy across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, including Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Bonny Doon. Not sure if that includes you? Check...

11 Nov

Classroom setup showing children and learning areas, demonstrating DIR Floortime in the classroom.

Embedding DIR/Floortime into the Classroom

Where We Come to You TheraPeeps provides in-home pediatric occupational therapy across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, including Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Bonny Doon. Not sure if that includes you? Check...

31 Oct

How to Help My Child with Social Skills and Emotions: A DIR/Floortime Occupational Therapist’s Perspective

Where We Come to You TheraPeeps provides in-home pediatric occupational therapy across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, including Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Bonny Doon. Not sure if that includes you? Check...

23 Oct

Infographic titled “What is executive function?” with labeled sections highlighting key skills such as self-control, emotional control, working memory, flexible thinking, and organization.

What is Executive Functioning?

Where We Come to You TheraPeeps provides in-home pediatric occupational therapy across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, including Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Bonny Doon. Not sure if that includes you? Check...

06 Aug

An empty playground with climbing structures, symbolizing the need for inclusive risky play for children with disabilities.

How Staff Culture Shapes Risky Play for Children with Disabilities

Where We Come to You TheraPeeps provides in-home pediatric occupational therapy across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, including Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Bonny Doon. Not sure if that includes you? Check...