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On July 15th, 2021 Anabell Castellanos, MA was the speaker for the ReadySetConnect July Webinar! In the Childhood Development Webinar, Castellanos discussed how children learn and grow from ages 0 to 5, learn through play, and their developmental milestones by the CDC. Below is the summary of the webinar: Child Development is something we usually always see as physical development or reached landmarks such as height and weight but rarely do we see how children grow mentally and emotionally strong through certain tasks. Throughout the webinar, Castellanos touched on the point that "Every child has a job." These jobs happen at different stages of development between ages 1-5 such as the explorer, boss, pal, and adventurer, and how each stage helps them learn and grow to fully develop their social and physical skills. Additionally, we learned that playing is vital for kids to learn and grow. For example, a child who is jumping rope with his friends would be  learning how to be p...

Consistency with keeping appointments is key for clients to benefits from your therapy services. Yet, as many clinicians and private practitioners can attest, last minutes no shows and cancellations come in the way of the client benefitting from his participation in therapy sessions.  Last minute no show and cancellations, and missed appointments not only take clients away from progressing towards their goals, they come at a huge cost to the clinician and the private practitioner. In just a span on one year, the last minute missed appointments attributed to a cost of $150 billion to the US healthcare industry.  Many families have a rather hectic work schedule and struggle to manage a work life balance. In the middle of a hectic work day and with the economic hardships that COVID-19 has brought to many of the families, it is indeed a struggle remembering all the upcoming appointments and also working on keeping them.  Here are some tips that will certainly help you impr...

  Holidays , to many people, signify a break in regular things that people do every day, such as the absence of early morning alarms, or going to work. Most people don’t wake up early on Christmas morning , or go to work on Memorial Day . Similarly, Fathers Day is marked in the presence of special activities. Children wake up early to make breakfast in bed for their dads. They spend time making cards with special messages, or wrap up gifts to present to their dads. These are the things that make Fathers Day unlike every other day, the things that make fathers feel special. Some kids may not be able  to make breakfast in bed for their dads. They may not be able to  make cards, or wrap up presents. However, they make fathers day just as special as anyone  Fathers day is a reminder that we value our dads. The bond between a child and their father is irreplaceable. The way a child expresses this bond varies, from a tangible gift, to a simple expression when they look ...

 Sensory Processing Disorders . How Virtual Therapy can Help On a beautiful Friday evening, would you rather a. Relax with a good book? b. Go out party with friends? Did you say you would rather go out with friends? Yes!! Talking, walking, dancing to music, DJ blasting is definitely fun for some of us. We look forward to the time we can just have some fun and feel good.  Few of us though would much rather stay in solitude and relax with a good book. That would be the perfect to to calm our weary body. We each have our Sensory Preference s. We seek and do what feels good bodily, sensorily. When it gets to a point of taking away the order, we have Sensory Processing Disorder Rebecca Duvall Scott  asks this question of her audience in her webinar   and the audience overwhelmingly respond, "Relax with a good book" Our Sensory Processing affects our behaviors and the choices we make. Our body is built around our sensory systems. Our exteroceptors, interoceptors and...

 5 Strategies to Make Your Virtual Therapy Sessions a Success By Kelly Bond  Sara Torda/Pixabay The use of teletherapy has skyrocketed in the past few years. Teletherapy is remote therapy where the therapist communicates with their clients via the internet. Research suggests that teletherapy is as successful as in-person therapy. The coronavirus pandemic has prevented in-person therapy sessions from happening. Therapists and their clients had to find resources that would connect them during this trying time. People have relied on video conference software, such as Zoom and Google Hangout, and Ready Set Connect to find a sense of normalcy during sessions. The switch from in-person to remote can be a difficult challenge as teletherapy is new to many people.    Therapists can incorporate these five strategies to make the most of their teletherapy sessions.   Reaching Normalcy     It is noteworthy to suggest that virtual therapy sessions feel different c...

How You Can Have A Lasting Positive And Productive Mindset Going Into 2021 By Kelly Bond      We are living in  monumental times. 2020 was a year that unexpectedly changed our lifestyles. We were restricted from seeing loved ones. We learned how to work from home. We switched from in-person appointments to virtual appointments . The way we cope with the aftermath of 2020 will determine our outlook going into 2021. To have a positive mindset means that we are aware of how actions affect our physical and mental health. Positivity includes setting healthy boundaries that drive humans towards productivity. Positivity has a branch in psychology, Positive Psychology , that aims to help humans live fulfilling lives. Positivity comes from "well-being and purpose" than focusing on the bad. Here are some ways you can build a positive and productive mindset.  Practicing Gratitude        Mindfulness meditation is a popular form of practicing gratitude. M...

 Considering going back to in-person therapy? Here's everything you need to know!  💻  By Anna Conners As the therapy world continues to change rapidly, many are considering the line between continuing virtual therapy sessions and going back to in-person treatment. Depending on your specialty, this decision may seem clearer for you, as a Physical Therapy specialist may see a greater need for in-person treatment than a Speech Language Pathologist. You may have even just opened your new practice, and are wondering when you'll be able to return. But whichever specialty you practice in, chances are that the pandemic has affected your normal routine and you're curious about what your next year will look like... Points to Consider: 1. Location: If you reside in California, you are definitely aware of the increased restrictions on travel and in-person activities. In this area, there have been multiple lockdowns, curfews established, and restrictions in place for public gatheri...