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Summer Camp: A Mom's Perspective
Written by: Becky Duchene, one of our many dedicated Leaps & Bounds parents! Fun! Exercise! Fun! Friendship! Fun! Science! Fun! Writing!...
Becky Duchene
Apr 26, 2021


How Could Occupational Therapy Help My Child?
A child's occupation is to learn, play & engage with their environment. An OT helps them to develop skills to do their job more effectively!

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Mar 24, 2021


2021 Summer Flyer
Summer is right around the corner! We are excited for our next round of groups and camps! Please click on the flyer below to see all of...
Emily Galvan
Mar 8, 2021


Family Support Model
Does your child struggle at times with daily tasks, eating, sleeping, or completing homework? If this causes a disruption in your family...

Julie Johnson OT, OTR/L MO
Feb 22, 2021


15 Years of Growing Opportunities
We started Leaps and Bounds 15 years ago with lots of hopes, excitement and energy as we poured every ounce of ourselves into this dream....

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Jul 9, 2020


COVID-19: Helping Our Kids AND Ourselves
By now we have been managing this pandemic for several weeks. We are each handling it in our own way and every family has different...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Apr 20, 2020


Thanksgiving and Picky Eaters
Thanksgiving is a time when we think of gathering with family and friends, enjoying time together and sharing meals. It can be difficult...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Nov 19, 2019


Understanding Dyslexia
The word “Dyslexia” is becoming a hot topic. Reading and writing are complex tasks. Rightfully so, Dyslexia is a complex condition. Have...

Autumn Foster, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 19, 2019


Emotional Regulation
Being able to regulate our emotions is not something we are born with. Parents of toddlers’ experience this on a daily basis. A child is...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Feb 19, 2019


How We Are Different
What makes Leaps and Bounds different from other therapy providers? Leaps and Bounds was created to provide a unique therapy experience...

Carrie Salyer, MS, OTR/L
Jan 22, 2019


Executive Function: Skills for Success
As adults, we don’t talk back to our boss when we disagree and we refrain from honking the horn when someone cuts us off on the road,...

Julie Johnson OT, OTR/L MO
Jan 10, 2019


Will They Grow Out of It?
They say, “Wait and see. She’ll grow out of it.” But I still have concerns. What should I do? When it comes to your child…you are the...

Carrie Salyer, MS, OTR/L
Jan 2, 2019


Trauma and Stress
We all experience different levels of stress in our days. Stress experiences can occur in utero, shortly after birth, and/or throughout...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Nov 6, 2018


Therapy Spotlight: Communication with AAC
Meet Evan... Evan came to Leaps and Bounds with extremely limited ability to communicate. He was able to do some sign language and...

Carissa Speelman, M.A. CCC-SLP
Oct 22, 2018


Food Wars: Tips for Your Picky Eater
Do mealtimes tend to feel more like a war for you as a parent? You might find yourself anticipating the crying, gagging, and battling...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Sep 21, 2018


Sensory Processing: Signs & Symptoms Checklist
Below you will find an abbreviated Sensory Processing Signs and Symptoms Checklist that can help you determine if your child would...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Sep 17, 2018


What is Sensory Processing?
October is Sensory Awareness Month and we’d like to take the opportunity to answer the question…What is Sensory Processing? We learn...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Sep 4, 2018


Difficulty Paying Attention?
My child has difficulty paying attention in class. I would prefer to not use medication. Do I have other options? Yes, there are other...

Carrie Salyer, MS, OTR/L
Jul 31, 2018


The Out of Sync Child
Periodically we will be recommending different resources to help parents and educators better understand sensory processing. This book is...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Jun 26, 2018


5 Strategies to Prepare Your Child for School
Whether your child is beginning Preschool or Kindergarten, it is no doubt a HUGE transition for you and your child. Preparation for this...

Lisa Cooseman, OTR/L, MS
Jun 1, 2018
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