Nothing quite compares to the feeling of splashing around in the water on a warm summer day. Playing with water is not only a great way to keep your children cool and entertained. What most parents don’t know is that water play offers many benefits for child development! Through water play, your child will be […]
The mechanisms that humans use to speak are far more intricate than first meets the eye. Just like human anatomy in general, the inner workings required for us to conceptualize what we want to say and form it into syllables and sounds require cooperation from stomach muscles, tongue, lips, nose, larynx, and the coordination of […]
The past year has definitely taken an interesting turn, especially for those who are still in school. Some parents have noticed that their children are having a harder time focusing or feel easily discouraged by “going to school” at home. In some schools across the U.S., teachers are finding it difficult to make their lessons […]
The process of development that happens inside the womb is a remarkable testament to nature’s complexity. From the outside, we see that baby bump go from the size of a small melon to a large beach ball and once that adorable beach ball emerges into the world, it is privy to all the extraordinary experiences […]
A child’s development is not black and white. As human beings, there is a myriad of factors and characteristics that make us all different, not to mention biological and environmental differences. As with other skills and milestones, the age kids begin speaking can vary. These differences are not always a clear indication of anything. Take […]
Although the autumn season is on the horizon, the Sun City’s temperatures will surely remain in the high 90s and low 100s for at least a few more weeks. If your child is on the autism spectrum and you’re looking for great activities to partake in this fall season, then Pasitos Clinic can help! With […]
As children grow up, they go through certain milestones that show their mental and physical progression. Simple things such as playing peek-a-boo or even tightly gripping one’s finger are crucial signs of positive development. Some children, however, may not reach these milestones for certain reasons. So, if you notice your child isn’t like most children, […]
Last month, we celebrated Autism Awareness Month by shining a light on some pertinent topics in relation to the spectrum disorder. Since the month of May is mental health awareness month, now is as good a time as any to discuss this particular topic. Mental health is often relegated to teenagers and adults but it’s […]
Autism spectrum disorder—also simply known as autism—is a developmental disability that affects over 200,000 patients in the United States per year. Those diagnosed with autism face significant challenges relating to communication and behavior. Since it is a spectrum, autism affects those diagnosed differently. Some may require a lot of help in order to live comfortably […]
Pediatric physical therapy gives children with disabilities or physical issues the ability to live a pain-free life, all without the use of medicine or surgery. This type of physical therapy is specially designed to treat babies and children who are suffering from a myriad of issues. If you’re in the El Paso area and your […]
