Working with Children with Autism
Autism Awareness month is coming in April and we wanted to share with you an amazing article on Autism from an Occupational Therapy perspective from the OT Practice Magazine. Authentic Partnerships with Adults with Autism (pgs 6-9) is about a young man who learned to communicate through typing at age 14 and his amazing journey…Continue Reading »
Meet Your Intake Coordinator
My name is Denise Pelton, and I am the Intake Coordinator for BPHT. I arrived from San Diego in August 2011 with a 23-year administrative background in the dental industry. My goal was to begin a new adventure in my life by moving to Bothell and branching out into the medical field. Bothell Pediatric and Hand Therapy allowed me to do…Continue Reading »
The Alert Program!
This past weekend five of our therapists attended the Alert Program® training course. We are excited to be providing summer camps for kids needing this program – More details coming soon! Please contact us at 425-481-1933, if you are interested in learning more about the Alert Program®. You can also e-mail Clinical Director, Chris Goodman,…Continue Reading »
Welcome 2012!
2011 was again a year of growth and hard work by all staff at Bothell Pediatric & Hand Therapy (BPHT). Kimberly lost her father this year, bringing to light where she learned her fortitude, conviction and compassion; while, illuminating her devotion to optimizing the Life in each day by facilitating improved function and ability…the “I CAN do it!”…Continue Reading »
Meet the Newest Member of the BPHT Family
Congrautlations to Dr. Alan and Elena Pearson! And welcome to the world Philip Alan Pearson, born 12/24/2011 at 7:35am, 7lbs 6oz.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb and fingers (although not the little finger), as well as impulses to some small muscles…Continue Reading »
The Impact of New Gadgets on Our Kids Motor Skills
Watch this video! King 5 interviews teachers about high tech-gadgets and the impact they see on their student’s fine motor skills. If you have any concerns, call Bothell Pediatric and Hand Therapy for an evaluation. Our occupational therapists are specialists in fine motor skills. Is technology hurting young students’ motor skills?
