The Importance of Play Playtime is an essential part of childhood development. It is a child’s way of exploring the world around them, learning new skills, and developing their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional capabilities. This is particularly crucial for children who need pediatric therapy services. At Milestone Therapeutic Services, we recognize the importance of play in pediatric therapy for children’s…
Why a Family-Centered Approach is Key for Children As a parent, you play a crucial role in your child’s development, especially regarding their progress in therapy. At Milestone Therapeutic Services, we understand the importance of empowering parents to support their child’s progress at home. That’s why our approach is family-centered and focuses on collaboration between our therapists and parents. Here…
The Importance of Early Intervention: How Milestone Can Help Your Child Thrive When raising children, every milestone counts, and you want them to develop and grow healthily and happily. If you have concerns about your child’s development, physical abilities, communication, or learning skills, early intervention is crucial to helping them thrive. This blog post will delve into the importance of…
Understanding Sensory Processing in Children: A Guide for Parents As parents, we want nothing but the best for our children. We want them to be healthy, happy, and thriving in every aspect of their lives. However, some children may experience difficulty processing the sensory information they receive from their environment, which can lead to various challenges.Sensory processing refers to how…
Navigating ADHD: Milestone’s Guide to Mastering Executive Functioning Many are familiar with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its impact on individuals, especially children. However, a critical aspect that is often overlooked is how ADHD affects executive functioning. Executive functioning refers to the cognitive processes that enable people to plan, organize, make decisions, manage time, and start tasks. These skills are…
7 Ways to Spread Support for Autism Awareness Month April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about autism and promote acceptance and inclusion of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism affects approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States. As a parent, it can be…