<h2> In 2018, Children’s Therapy Corner was honored to be chosen by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as one of Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch! <h2> <h3> Jeffrey Mosher talks with Janet Ringle-Bartels, President and Owner of one of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch in 2018, Children’s Therapy Corner of Okemos, Midland and Traverse City, MI <h3> Check out this interview … Read More
Insights in to Pediatric Psychology
In preparation for the arrival of Elisabeth Dahl, PsyD. to our Lansing location, check out some insights into Pediatric Psychology! Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder “Social (pragmatic) communication disorder is characterized by difficulty with the use of social language and communication skills (also called pragmatic communication by professionals). A child or teen with this disorder will have difficulty in … Read More
Respite days 2018 are here!
Children’s Therapy Corner is offering respite days in December 2018! Each of our locations will be offering a day for parents to drop their kids (and their siblings!) at CTC for a few hours to get errands done, prep for the Holidays or just take a nap! Each location will have games, crafts and fun to keep them entertained. … Read More
Summer Picky Eating Groups
Goals of Group Exploration of new foods based on properties such as color, taste and texture Encourage food science approach to exploration Improve tolerance to change of regularly tolerated foods, such as brand specific foods Increase the number and amount of foods your child eats Who should consider joining us? Less than 30 foods regularly tolerated Increased anxiety over meals … Read More
Summer Services
If you are seeking therapeutic services this summer for your child, we want to share with you the opportunities at Children’s Therapy Corner. Our teams in all of our locations, Midland, Traverse City and Okemos, are committed to providing quality therapeutic services to children with an array of needs. We provide . . . Speech-language Therapy to address communication needs for … Read More
Family Information Night – PLAY Autism Intervention
Family Information Night PLAY Autism Intervention An evidence-based early intensive intervention program Come join other parents and caregivers to learn about PLAY Autism Intervention at Children’s Therapy Corner! Information nights will be held at each location Spring, 2018. PLAY Autism Intervention is an evidence-based, intensive early intervention program for children 18 months through 6 years of age with autism. This … Read More
Torticollis in Babies
Torticollis is the name given to the condition when a baby has tightness on one side of their neck that leads to a head tilt to one side with a neck rotation to the opposite side. The reported incident rate of congenital muscular torticollis is 0.3-2% (1). Infants who have torticollis typically lie with their neck bent to one side and … Read More
Home Activities for Your Child
After-School Activities to Increase Your Child’s Fine Motor, Gross Motor, and Speech and Language Skills: Our therapists in the Traverse City location have shared some of their favorite activities to help your child progress their skills with fun and motivating ideas for targeting fine motor, visual motor, gross motor, and speech and language skills in the after-school hours. From our Occupational … Read More
Benefits of Sign Language
Created by: Danielle Gage MSU Speech Student Common Misconceptions About Sign Language Sign language hinders my child’s ability to speak: Research shows that sign language actually enhances a variety of speech and language skills necessary for foundational learning skills. My child has to have a hearing impairment in order to learn sign language: False. Sign language has been used … Read More
Understanding Toe Walking in Children
What is Toe Walking? Toe walking simply means that the child walks up on the balls of their feet instead of walking with a heel-to-toe pattern. Toe walking is something frequently treated at our clinic. But how do you know if toe walking is something to be concerned about? Some amount of toe walking is normal and expected for children … Read More