The Endless Possibilities of Sensory Bins
Making a sensory bin at home is a great way to engage with your child while targeting a variety of skills.
Click here to learn what to consider when creating a sensory bin.
It’s Time to Check your Car Seat
Did you know that nearly half of the car seats on the road are used or installed incorrectly?
Learn more about installing a car seat properly and harnessing your child here.
The Benefits of Walking Backward
Taking steps and walking are significant milestones for functional mobility that many parents get excited about.
But did you know that even walking backward is an important milestone? There are many benefits to taking steps or walking backward.
The Benefits of Standing
Whether on your own or with a device, there are many different ways to stand.
But have you ever wondered why standing is so important?
The latest on CRIT’s Telemedicine Program
The Children's Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA (CRIT) has successfully continued servicing children with disabilities and their families amidst the COVID-19 restrictions put into place in San Antonio and the neighboring counties.
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Facts about W-Sitting
W-Sitting is usually observed when a child is sitting on the floor with their legs turned inward, knees bent, and feet on either side of their hips. From above (i.e. an aerial view), you will see that their legs form a letter “W”.
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Caution with walkers, jumpers, exersaucers
Each one of these devices allows your child to perform certain movements before they are ready. This leads to an increase in atypical movement patterns and poorly controlled movements. Should your child already demonstrate these difficulties with movement, they may become more pronounced.
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CRIT launches Telemedicine Program for its patients
CRIT shut down due to the coronavirus crisis, but technology has allowed its doctors to continue giving therapies to their patients.
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Build your own Multisensory Stimulation Room
Multisensory Stimulation Rooms (MSSR) facilitate the development of cognitive, sensory, and social abilities for individuals with autism, brain injury, developmental delay, sensory processing disorders, and many others.
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Families from all over the United States visit CRIT.
The Silva family is one of 500 families that come from cities as far as New York to visit our specialized clinic.
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