Bothell Pediatric Blog
Summer Groups 2013 Have Arrived!
New Summer Programs at BPHT: We are excited to be offering summer groups to teach these principles of self-regulation in a fun, interactive, and engaging peer setting. The Alert Program “How Does Your Engine Run?” As described on their website, http://alertprogram.com, “The Alert Program® is an innovative program that supports children, teachers, parents, and therapists to…Continue Reading »
Workshop Update!
Gift Ideas and Activities for Home that Promote Learning! Wednesday, December 5th at 6:30pm Presented By Tatiana Gorsky, MS, OTR/L REGISTER HERE Come and get your hands dirty with fun games and experiments that can help your child explore and self-regulate! Come to learn about products that will make great gifts for the holidays and…Continue Reading »
What Sets Occupational Therapists A Part
Learn what Occupational Therapists can do to improve your daily life Why Occupational Therapy? Occupational Therapists help people throughout their lives participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations) Occupational therapy practitioners are trained in the STRUCTURE & FUNCTION of the human body and…Continue Reading »
Parent Speaker Panel: Insurance Companies & School Districts
PARENT SPEAKER PANEL Advocating for your child for the best services to support their success!! So you can sleep at night! When: Monday, October 15th Starts: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Where: BPHT Child Care: Not Available REGISTER HERE Listen to two parents of children with special needs share their strategies for battling insurance companies and navigating through school…Continue Reading »
National Physical Therapy Month
Mobility is a key ingredient to remaining active and independent throughout our lives. Every October is National Physical Therapy Month, a celebration held every October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to raise awareness of and recognize the important roles that physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapy assistants play in people’s lives. At BPHT, we…Continue Reading »
A Splinting Success
Thank you so much for the splint. It is amazing. The one-size-fits-all kind I got from the doctor didn’t work at all. It was itchy and made my wrist hurt more. The one you made to fit me was so comfortable that I was able to wear it. When my swelling went down it was nice to…Continue Reading »
Transitioning to EMR
Please Be Advised: We are in the process of transitioning our software to Electronic Medical Records. Thank you for your patience while we go through this transition. We are endeavoring to improve services. Your care is of the utmost importance and we are excited to offer this technology to better serve you!
Childhood Anxiety
Many times when children react with strong behaviors or tantrums, yelling, kicking, pulling out hair, or biting, there is an underlying factor that has instigated the behavior. Of course, there are times when a child is having a flat-out, good ol’ tantrum. But there are other times when fear, insecurity, or anxiety is the culprit. …Continue Reading »
BPHT Will Be at Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Event: Walk Now for Autism Speaks When: Saturday, September 8th Time: All Day: 7:00am – 1:00pm Where: Memorial Stadium at The Seattle Center Need Directions? Click here for a map. Event Description: The Puget Sound Walk Now for Autism Speaks Event generates vital funds for autism research and also raises…Continue Reading »
Ask the Expert: Is it Sensory or is it Behavior
Learn how Sensory Processing Differences can contribute to your child’s ability to cope with daily routines and activities. Description An expert in sensory integration therapy, Christopher Goodman OTR/L, will be discussing Sensory Processing Theory. This presentation will be an introduction to sensory processing theory and how difficulties might contribute to fears, tantrums, and other inappropriate…Continue Reading »
