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Fine motor skills refer to the precise movements made with the hands and fingers, and they develop gradually from infancy through childhood. These skills begin with basic actions, such as grasping, and progress to more intricate tasks, such as writing.

Gross motor milestones are crucial in the context of physical therapy as they serve as key indicators of a child's physical development and overall health.

Gestalt language processing (GLP) is a fascinating area of study in the field of linguistics and speech-language pathology, particularly concerning children on the autism spectrum. Central to GLP are two types of echolalia: immediate echolalia and delayed.

Developmental Language Disorder presents unique challenges that can affect a child’s overall development. By understanding the complexities of DLD and prioritizing early intervention, we can empower children to overcome communication barriers and thrive.

Interactive Metronome (IM) is a computer-based training program designed to enhance timing, rhythm, and coordination through auditory and visual cues. Participants synchronize their movements and responses to a metronomic beat, receiving immediate feedback

Pediatric physical therapy is a vital resource for children facing a variety of physical challenges. The evidence clearly supports its benefits in improving motor skills, enhancing functional independence, managing pain, and fostering confidence.

At Express Yourself Therapy all of our therapists are DIR trained and take a play-based approach. Research has proven that children learn the best through play. *Play is so powerful it can be used as an intervention to close achievement gaps for children..

Our clinic theme this month was inspired by Dr. Seuss! Express Yourself Therapy loves to transform our clinic into new themes each month to allow creativity, learning, and experiences to happen when they walk into our door!

Our occupational therapist, Lauren Villa, at our Kensington, Maryland location was featured in the Baltimore Child’s magazine. Lauren has put together and runs an amazing nature-based occupational therapy program at Freetown Farm in Columbia.

What is an ENT? ENT doctors can treat conditions that affect head and neck systems specifically with the ears, nose, and throat. They can treat ear problems such as hearing loss and tinnitus, they treat issues with the nose such as allergies and..

“We learn by example and by direct experience because there are limits to the adequacy of verbal instruction.” Experiential learning is a method of learning where children actively participate in the learning process. Before a child adopts a new word..

Why is reading so important? Experiencing and engaging in language-rich interactions helps children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and literacy—all of which are critical to success in school and beyond.