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March 25, 2025
The Zones of Regulation consists of four colored zones: Blue, Green, Yellow and Red. Each zone provides a visual for different kinds of feelings and energy levels. Organizing emotions into four simple sections can be a helpful visual for children, allowing them to communicate their emotions by simply pointing to one of the color blocks that hold the emotions they are feeling.
March 10, 2025
Did you know that swinging can have a major impact on a child's vestibular system? The vestibular system is a sensory system in the inner ear that helps with balance and spatial orientation. Learn more about difference types of sensory swings including: bolster swings, ladder swings, cuddle/cocoon swings, hanging pod swings and platform swings.
February 19, 2025
Feeding therapy is a specialized type of therapy that can be performed by occupational therapists and speech language pathologists. Feeding therapy is most commonly utilized for babies and toddlers, as feeding and swallowing problems usually present early in life.
February 13, 2025
What is Torticollis?
February 12, 2025
Primitive reflexes are reflexes that a baby is born with that typically go away(integrate) within the first year of life. However, there are times when these primitive reflexes to not integrate on their own and require the successful implementation of exercises.
February 5, 2025
Recreational classes (specifically tumbling classes) are fun, social movement opportunities for children of all ages to play in a safe and secure space. But tumbling and gymnastics classes offer so many benefits, including: physical fitness, cognitive development, social skills, confidence and injury prevention.
By Brian Snyder January 29, 2025
Pediatric Movement Center (PMC) offers in person testing for children ages 2 and older to provide vital components and information related to Autism spectrum disorder through initial evaluation of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), social emotional scales and sensory processing evaluation information.
January 29, 2025
Learn some tips for supporting a healthy immune system through your diet and learn about what vitamins and benefits various foods offer!
January 29, 2025
Get in a festive Valentine's Day spirit at mealtime and through some fun crafts! Read on for some fun and creative resources to celebrate the season!
January 15, 2025
Have some wintery fun with your food! Our Registered Dietitian has found 10 fun winter-themed food recipes for you to enjoy!
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Milestone Moments

August 1, 2024
Coleson first began therapy at PMC four years ago, and has made amazing progress in physical, occupational and speech therapy!
May 24, 2024
When Aiden first began Occupational Therapy and Aquatic Therapy, he struggled with rhetoric, writing, and eating certain foods. He first started at PMC nearly four years ago, and has made incredible progress in the time that he has been here!
March 4, 2024
We are thrilled to share Chayton's success story! Chayton began therapy at PMC in 2018, at twelve years old. Chayton has a genetic disorder that puts him at a high risk for fractures, and past injuries have caused a lot of anxiety about certain movements, including getting up and down from a seated position and walking. Now seventeen, Chayton attends Aquatic Therapy twice a week, and also goes to the Frederick location for Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy once a week.
February 28, 2024
At 18 months old, Meredith began ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) swim lessons outside of PMC. Although she obtained the necessary skills for pool safety, she hated the water. This feeling only intensified after taking a break from swimming during the winter months that followed the lessons; Meredith lost her previously acquired swimming skills and instead acquired an intense fear of pools.
February 6, 2024
PMC Milestone Moment: Ariel
June 8, 2023
Meet Chase! Chase has been taking speech therapy here at PMC. When Chase first started he was only using single words to express his wants and needs. Through play-based therapy Chase can now communicate what he wants and needs using 2-4 word phrases. We are so proud of you!
May 11, 2023
Meet James! James has been coming to PMC to work on his speech and social skills. He has officially reached all of his goals and has graduated! We are so proud of him but will miss him! Congratulations, Buddy!
January 9, 2023
This blog highlights Harlow and how physical therapy has helped her gain not only confidence but better balance, coordination, and posture. She has worked extremely hard and has graduated from PT and can enjoy being a kid again!
December 6, 2022
PMC ALL STAR: Emerson
November 29, 2022
PMC ALL STAR: Dylann
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Nutrition and Diet Resources

March 26, 2025
Easter Egg-Citement
March 5, 2025
March is National Nutrition Month , a time to celebrate healthy eating and make nutritious choices fun for the whole family! This annual campaign, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, encourages people to develop healthy habits, try new foods, and learn more about balanced meals. What better way to engage kids in nutrition than with a grocery store scavenger hunt ? In this post, we’ll share a fun and interactive activity that parents can do with their children while shopping—turning the trip to the store into an exciting adventure that teaches kids about healthy foods, food groups, and smart shopping choices. Let’s make learning about nutrition both educational and entertaining ! Download a copy of the scavenger hunt today! Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt Can you find a red vegetable? Can you find a purple vegetable? Can you find a yellow fruit? Can you find a green fruit? Can you find a drink that makes bones strong? Reading the ingredients, can you find a cracker where WHOLE GRAIN is listed as the 1st ingredient? Can you find WHOLE GRAIN pasta? Can you find a low-fat strawberry or blueberry flavored yogurt? Can you find a cheese made with 2% milk? Can you find fresh corn, frozen corn AND canned corn? How many chips are in a serving size of chips? (Hint: look on the Nutrition Facts panel under ‘serving size’!) What is the serving size of a 20oz bottle of soda ? What shape and color is the ‘whole grains’ stamp? Can you find a cereal with less than 6 grams of sugar per serving? Can you find a canned fruit that says “in own juice”? Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt Answers: Answers: red bell pepper, radish, red onion, red cabbage, beets Answers: purple carrots, purple cabbage, purple cauliflower, eggplant Answers: pineapple, bananas, lemon, mango Answers: green apple, honeydew, lime, kiwi, avocado, pear Answer: milk Answers: Triscuits, 100% Whole Grain Wheat Thins Answer: Barilla Whole Grain Pasta Answers vary Answers vary Answers varyAnswers vary Answer: 2.5 servings Answer: rectangle; yellow and black Answers: Wheaties, Crispix, Special K, Rice Krispies, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Kix Answers vary
January 29, 2025
Learn some tips for supporting a healthy immune system through your diet and learn about what vitamins and benefits various foods offer!
January 29, 2025
Get in a festive Valentine's Day spirit at mealtime and through some fun crafts! Read on for some fun and creative resources to celebrate the season!
January 15, 2025
Have some wintery fun with your food! Our Registered Dietitian has found 10 fun winter-themed food recipes for you to enjoy!
December 31, 2024
In the busyness of today’s society, sometimes sitting down to a family meal is a difficult task to accomplish. However, family meals are so important for a number of reasons. For 2025, make your family News Year’s Resolution, time together including food, fun, and family!
November 14, 2024
Tis the season to enjoy all the wonderment of the holiday! While the kids are off of school, you may be looking for projects for them. We always like to play with our food here at PMC. Check out the following list of easy-to-do activities that involve food and fun!
November 13, 2024
Fun Thanksgiving Food Crafts Looking for some fun and easy Thanksgiving-themed food crafts this year? These simple crafts are easy to set up and sure to add some joy to your family's celebration! Whether it's arranging the morning waffles to resemble a cute turkey or tucking some fresh veggies into a crescent roll for a festive cornucopia, these fun Thanksgiving crafts are sure to bring some smiles this holiday season. 
November 6, 2024
Thanksgiving Guide for Picky Eaters Feeling a bit tense about how your picky eater is going to feel this Thanksgiving? Have no fear - our dietitian, Emily, has some excellent advice on how navigate the holidays with a picky eater. 
October 28, 2024
Halloween Themed Food & Snacks Halloween brings out the kid in all of us! While dressing up your child or adding decorations to your house, don’t forget to have fun with food too. Here is a list of super cute ways (and easy!) ways to bring the spooky holiday to your plate! 
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