Independent Living Inc. Pediatric Therapy
Specializing in home, clinic (Citrus Park|St. Petersburg|Wesley Chapel), and school based therapy services: occupational , physical and speech-language therapy; early intervention; psychological and behavioral therapy.
March 25 · May 27 · July 29 Advanced Registration is encouraged. Limited to 300 guests. Museum members are FREE! Non-members pay only $5 per person. Come and explore the museum with lights and sounds turned down, special programming, and resources for children and families with special needs. Visit Glazermuseum.org or call 813-443-FUN1. Download the [...]
Lori and Alec Sanchez TIKVAH TALK A program to educate family members and professionals on issues related to children with special needs. “Behavior Basics: Cultivate Skills Needed to Problem-Solve Challenging Behaviors” with Jennifer Rava, M.S., BCBA Advanced Behavioral Systems Thursday, March 29, 2012 Attendees will learn to identify WHY children engage in challenging behavior, determine [...]
Start Early to Prevent Delays Babies should always be placed to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of SIDS, but from day one it is just as important to give them plenty of opportunities to play on their tummy when they are awake. Babies who do not get enough tummy time risk having [...]
Course Description: Plan to attend this seminar to learn about the latest scientific information regarding the identification of, testing of and treatment for children who suffer from select neurological disorders. Wanda Cecil, your seminar presenter, is an expert in the field of Childhood Neurology. She will draw from her many years of experience to give [...]
Presented by Kathleen Morris, MS, CCC-SLP, a nationally recognized speech-language pathologist with more than 30 years experience in public school and private practice settings working with children with sensory issues and other developmental challenges. Ms. Morris is a foremost sensory expert and the founder/publisher of S.I. Focus, the international magazine dedicated to sensory integration. “As [...]
National experts in the research and study of autism and autism spectrum disorders will address a variety of topics such as the causes of autism, evaluation and treatment, early identification and intervention, and treatments for symptoms associated with autism. Speakers: Temple Grandin, Ph.D. Tristram Smith, Ph.D. Date & Time: Saturday, April 14th, 2012 from 8:00am-2:30pm [...]
The Autism Society and AMC Theatres have partnered up to bring Sensory Friendly Films to families affected by autism on a monthly basis. This event kicks off on February 25th at 10:00am in select communities. This program is bringing a very special opportunity to those communities by providing a safe and protective environment for families [...]
Children walking on toes walk on their toes for various different reasons. Some parents look at toe-walking as a benefit to the future ballerina and other parents become very concerned when their child is constantly tiptoeing around. Frequently, toe-walking is completely benign; indicating nothing more than the child has a tendency to walk on their [...]
Ever wonder what other AWESOME things you could do with Blue Painter’s Tape? Many Independent Living Inc. pediatric therapists use this great stuff during therapy sessions. The bright color, easy clean up, straight lines and its cheap cost make painter’s tape a fan favorite. We have gathered some helpful tips and great ways to use [...]
Evelyn Mann is a special needs mom living with her husband in Tampa, Florida. They are raising their six year old son who was born with a rare form of dwarfism called Thanatophoric Dwarfism. You can follow their journey on their website. “Did you see my son hit that baseball out of the park!” the [...]
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