Vision Deficits and ADD/ADHD in Children
Vision deficits can mimic and/or contribute to behaviors observed in children with ADD and ADHD. The classic symptoms of attention disorders are hyperactivity, an inability to focus, poor impulse...
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Self Regulation: Important Predictor of Success
What do you think of when you hear the term self-regulation? Parents usually envision a well behaved child: calm and obedient. For a therapist, self-regulation sits at the intersection of a child’s...
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The Power of Attunement
Attunement is our ability to be aware of and respond to our child’s needs. It is deeply connected to emotional attachment. Some children may have a very different temperament than that of a parent, or...
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5 Qualities of a Strong Parent-Child Relationship
Relationship building takes time and effort. Parents must work hard at developing a strong and dynamic relationship with each of their children. Our children grow and change with each new stage of...
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Occupational Therapy, It’s Not Just Play!
Occupational therapists love to come up with clever ways to help their young clients thrive. Tapping into a child’s motivation is the key ingredient in our recipe for therapeutic success. Our sessions...
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Ten Activities to Promote Your Child’s Speech and Hearing Skills
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. CDI’s speech therapists work with children and their families to improve communication, reduce auditory delays, and tackle oral-motor and feeding challenges....
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5 Techniques to Reduce Biting in Children
Some children bite themselves or others when frustrated. I’ve seen a lot of this in children on the autism spectrum, but it can happen with any child–including those with sensory issues. Stopping this...
View ArticleBack To School Tips for a Great School Year
By the end of the summer, parents either look forward to or dread their children going back to school. The change of pace brings new challenges for families, especially if their children have sensory...
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Helpful Tips to Avoid Meltdowns this Holiday Season
It’s hard to believe that November is already here! No matter what you celebrate, the season is busy and takes us outside our usual routines. This can be stressful for children as well as parents. Our...
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Developmental Screeners. Have you had your child’s development checked?
Pediatricians follow a schedule of recommended visits for children from 0-18 years of age. at each visit, the doctor pays attention to the child’s development, growth and general health. But when it...
View ArticleSocial Skills – Sharing Toys
Social Skills Tip of the Day – Sharing Toys – Megan Lange, MA, ED, CDI Theraputic Group Specialist – Bring sand toys, bubbles, cars, dinosaurs, a ball etc. to the park with you and your child. – Tell...
View ArticleSensory Issues and Summer
Summer is upon us, children are out of school and parents are looking for activities to keep their little ones entertained. Thankfully the Los Angeles area offers many opportunities for some wonderful...
View ArticleWhy They Look Away: Gaze Aversion in Autism
One of the markers of autism is a person’s aversion to eye contact. The eyes are an important barometer of emotion when we interact with others. The Emotional Life of Your Brain by Richard J....
View ArticleCooking with your child, tips from an Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapy adapts well to a natural environment. Many of our activities sneak in therapeutic work into fun and functional projects. Parents can help their children by making time at home to...
View ArticleWhy Handwriting Matters
Handwriting plays an essential role in a child’s developmental and educational growth. And yet, many schools are no longer teaching this fundamental skill to our children. Researchers point out that...
View ArticleDillan’s Message
Dillan Barmache, age 15, recently gave a speech at CDI’s 20th Anniversary Gala on March 21, 2015. Dillan has autism and uses a letter board and keyboard to type his communication. His words were spoken...
View Article5 Reasons Why Your Toys Are Better Than Ours
One of the questions we get asked regularly is: How come you don’t always bring toys with you when you come for an in-home session? Although there are times when it is appropriate for a clinician to...
View ArticleRethinking The Use Of Technology For Our Children
Technology is all around us. Children are taught at a young age to use devices for entertainment, education, boredom, and regulation. Opinions are divided on whether the use of iPads or cell phones is...
View ArticleWhy Dads Should be Involved in Their Child’s Therapy
Family dynamics can make a parent feel invisible. All families are complex and rich with unique patterns that get created early on. A dominant parent can emerge because of personality differences and...
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