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Therapies: Learn More About How They Help Your ChildYou may fight to get your child therapy in school, drive endless miles to reach therapists' offices, perform therapeutic activities at home, or research the latest cutting-edge techniques -- but do you really know what those therapies do, how people become qualified to do them, how they're supposed to help and how quickly? Get the information you need to make good choices.
Sensory Integration Tools and Toys
Listing of catalogs that offer products for physical, occupational, and sensory integration therapy, many of which can be used at home. Book Excerpts: Therapy
Intrigued by a book on speech or occupational therapy in the Harried Parent's Book Club? Read more about it through excerpts from the books below. For excerpts on other topics, go to the full index. Before You Pick a Therapist
There's more to picking a therapist for a child with special needs than finding the person of greatest repute. You'll also want to think about things like how far you'll drive, how much you'll pay, and how well you'll be listened to. Learn more about the five factors you should consider before choosing a therapist for your child. Do a Therapy Check-Up
Are you happy with your child's therapy? Every now and then it's useful to do a Therapy Check-Up to see what needs to be changed and why. What Are Motor Skills?
An explanation of the term "motor," with links to more information. Special-Needs Business Profile: Bjort & Company
Profile of an online business, started by a parent of a child with special needs, that offers DVDs to help children who have to wear an eye patch due to amblyopia, strabismus and cataracts. Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Information on therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy from the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, including how to find a therapist in your area. Music Therapy
Frequently asked questions about music therapy from the American Music Therapy Association. |
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