Pediatric Therapy Articles

The first several years of a child’s life are typically characterized by numerous physical and behavioral signs of development. As parents, we anxiously await these milestones and celebrate their arrival. For the most part, these milestones occur in a predictable timeline. However, some children, such as those with developmental disabilities, struggle to meet the milestones…

Do you have a new baby with a cleft lip or cleft palate? These conditions are fairly common, but can still be stressful to navigate as a new parent. In particular, clefts can cause complications related to feeding and speech. If you think your child is having speech issues related to having a cleft lip…

As practitioners at a pediatric therapeutic clinic, we’ve worked with enough medical doctors over the years to know that some people just have sloppy handwriting. However, if your child has messy handwriting, there are a number of different potential causes. These can be as simple as being age related, meaning that your child is very…

If your child has recently been diagnosed with scoliosis, you likely have plenty of questions. For example, you might be wondering whether your child’s diagnosis will impact their quality of life. Or perhaps you’re unsure about which therapy option will best help maximize their unique abilities. At Triumph Therapeutics, we offer pediatric physical therapy in…

Does your child miss certain sounds in words? Do they swap some sounds for others? If so, they may have a speech sound disorder. Speech sound disorders can manifest in a number of different ways. Depending on the type of speech sound disorder and its cause, it can happen when your child is very young…

When it comes to skills which can greatly improve your life, reading is very high on the list. Beyond the basics of being important for success in school, reading can help boost communication skills, expands vocabulary, stimulates brain activity, helps to improve focus and concentration and much, much more. Some children are voracious readers from…

Are you the parent of a disabled child? Do you struggle with getting your child to stay active? At Triumph Therapeutics, we know how difficult it can be for disabled children to get enough physical activity. In fact, children with disabilities are often less active than their abled peers. Fortunately, we can help. Whether you’re…

ADHD – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. Beginning in childhood, it tends to be a lifelong condition. Usually, the first thing that comes to mind when we think about ADHD is children having trouble paying attention or having impulsive behaviors. And while this is one manifestation of…

No one wants their child to feel uncomfortable speaking, but for some children who struggle with stuttering, that feeling can be a reality. If your child has a stuttering disorder, there is help available. Pediatric speech and language therapy can make a big difference. Interested in learning more? In this article we’ll take a closer…

If your child has suffered a traumatic brain injury, it may be one of the most stressful moments of your life. You may feel helpless or like you simply don’t have the tools to navigate their recovery. While most traumatic brain injuries are mild like concussions, some can be more severe and cause longer term…