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What is Brain-Based Visual Impairment or CVI?
By Jennifer Smith TEIS Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments How can my child have a visual impairment if the doctor says her eyes are perfect? On the surface, that seems to be a contradictory statement; a person with a visual impairment and perfect eyes, but...What is Low Tone and How Does it Affect My Child?
By Katie Shroyer, PT, DPT, CBIS TEIS Physical Therapist Do you notice that your child tends to fall to the side or forwards when they are trying to sit? Do you feel like your child’s arms and/or legs move really easily or feel very light when moving them? If so, it is...Sleep Tips To Help You and Your Child Sleep Like a Baby
By Annika Zallek, MOT, OTR/L “It takes 2 hours to get my toddler to fall asleep!” “Why won’t my baby stay asleep when I put her down in their crib?!” Getting kids to fall/stay asleep, take naps and developing effective bedtime routines can be a source of stress for...Recommendations for Early Childhood Screen Time: Making Good Choices Related to Screen Time
By Emmy Lutz, MOT, OTR/L Occupational Therapist TEIS Early Intervention Provider Often families feel as if they are fighting a losing battle against the screens. Screens include any type of screen media such as TV, computer, apps on a tablet or phone, videos, DVDs,...Knowing the Difference Between a Picky Eater vs a Problem Feeder
By Annika Zallek MOT, OTR/L Kids are frequently viewed as being picky eaters (especially when it comes to eating vegetables). It can be difficult to find new foods that they will eat or you might find yourself making the same meal over and over again for your child...Holiday “Dieting”: Sensory Edition
By Maggie Yuhas, MOT, OTR/L TEIS Occupational Therapist Holidays mean a lot of things, including family, food, celebration, and excitement, but also, traveling, meals away from home, new places, and new experiences. This can be overwhelming for your child, especially...7 Ways to Promote Symmetrical Development in Infancy
As a parent, the word “symmetry” probably doesn’t come to mind when you think of your new baby. As therapists, symmetry is something we look for in infants to ensure they are developing on target. Just what is symmetry? And why is it important? Symmetry, without going...Should I Be Worried About My Child’s Vision?
By Jennifer Smith, BA, MA, TSVI, TEIS Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments One of my baby’s eyes seems to wander, is this a problem? My baby squints at toys, do I need to worry? When I look down at my baby, he doesn’t look back at me. What’s up with that? As...What About Sippy Cups?
By Tamara Guo, M.Ed. TEIS Developmental Specialist & Independent Evaluator The sippy cup (aka a child’s cup with a spouted lid) has been around for a long time. How do I know this? Because I am about to turn 51 years old and I just threw away my own Tommee Tippee...Help, My Toddler Won’t Stop Screaming!
Toddlers love to hear the sound of their own voices. And yes, as annoying at it is, toddlers love to shriek-often at the top of their little lungs! Often in public places like grocery stores and restaurants, much to their parent’s dismay. Toddlers may scream for a...Follow all of our posts on Facebook and Twitter!
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Developmental Categories - TEIS, Inc
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How Can Early Intervention Help My Child? Do you have questions about your child’s development? Are you wondering if Early Intervention could help your child? choose the relevant developmental category below to find out more about therapy options at TEIS. Behavior Cognitive Skills Emotional Develo...Caution against controlling your kids’ behavior with screen time
Trying To Control Kids' Behavior With Screen Time May Lead To More Screen Time
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When you're a parent, it can be hard to motivate kids. You need to have things that you can give out, but also things that can be taken away. Using screen time as reward or punishment may seem like the perfect solution, but a new study is cautioning…Mom Warns Parents After Her Baby Nearly Dies From Falling Out of Bed
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A two-foot fall left her infant fighting for his life.
