Author: CueCamp

What Is Occupational Therapy?

Hello Smart Moves Family, welcome to our website’s blog posts! Within our blog, we plan to post about various topics ranging from fun activity ideas, therapist recommendations, information pertaining to Sensory Integration, and much more! In this initial post, we figured we would address the most popular question we get asked upon meeting our clients, “So what exactly is Occupational Therapy?”

Who says ice skating needs to be on ice?

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Who says ice skating has to be on ice? 😊❄️ • This sensory activity is messy good fun for all ages! Our kiddos loved skating around on shaving cream to freeze dance. This activity helps promote their sensory processing skills, social engagement, language development, balance and gross motor skills! • If your child is sensitive to engaging with certain messy textures or appear to seek out additional sensory input, they may benefit from an Occupational Therapy evaluation! #sensory #pediatrics #messyplay #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #pediatricphysicaltherapy #pediaticspeechtherapy #chicagopediatrictherapy #peds #sensoryplay #gymplay #sensorygym #kidsactivities #grossmotor #smartmovespediatrics

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Bridging the Gap Group

I am proud to announce that Smart Moves staff sponsored their 10th Bridging the Gap group this month and it was a success!  We have been able to educate and reach almost 90 families this year.  Your dedication to helping others is greatly appreciated and I’m looking forward to an even better 2020!!

Smart Moves Team is Growing

I’m proud to announce that our Smart Moves family is growing! I would like to welcome Jennifer Zachacki.  Jennifer is a COTA that brings a strong work ethic, high standards for herself, a kind spirit, and creative juices to the team. We are definitely glad to have you as a part of our family!! (more…)