If your child has mastered an activity such as building an inset puzzle, jumping, or catching and throwing a ball, it may be time to add a “brain boost” to it.

Did you know: Occupational therapists (OTs) at the Pediatric Development Center can help children who have feeding challenges. These challenges can include limited diets and food preferences, avoidance of entire food groups, strong reluctance to try new foods, and a strong desire for rules and routines at mealtimes. OTs can help families set up beneficial meal time routines and help children become more comfortable around exploring and eating new foods.

Did you know: PDC Virtual teletherapy services are open to all children in Maryland. PDC provides speech-language, occupational therapy (OT), and physical therapy services. Occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need to participate in the occupations of childhood

Did you know: Occupational therapists are experts at teaching children how to perform self care tasks and making daily routines more manageable for the entire family?

Did you know: Therapists (speech, occupational, and physical therapists) at the Pediatric Development Center can help babies who are behind on achieving developmental milestones.

Did you know: Occupational therapists are experts at teaching children of all ages how to write legibly with speed and confidence?

Did you know: Kindergarten readiness is about much more than academic knowledge? In fact 5 other factors are considered to be just as important:

1. social and emotional development

2. approaches to learning

3. language and literacy

4. cognition and general knowledge

5. physical development and health.

Did you know: Occupational therapists help children with autism develop social, play, self-regulation, motor, executive functioning and self-help skills?

Did you Know: Children who are flexible thinkers tend to play with their toys in a variety of ways, they are usually able handle life’s little ups and downs and can solve small problems. Children who demonstrate more rigid thinking patterns tend to have difficulty solving small problems, adapting to change, demonstrating creativity in their play and considering another person’s perspective. They often need more support from adults to regulate their emotions and behaviors. They may be anxious in social situations and when trying new things. Occupational therapists can help children to develop more flexible thinking skills.