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A New Meaning - Dancing with your Kids

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physicaltherapy4kids.com Parenting is the Dance of Love Learning your own dance steps is part of the parenting adventure.  No 2 dances, parent-child relationships, are the same.  Find your comfort zone.  "The Dance of Parenting" by Natasha Solovieff is a book for all new and not so new parents.  Physical Therapy 4 Kids 10 Roland Drive White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: 914-421-9392 physicaltherapy4kids.com #pt4kids #physicaltherapy4kids #NatashaSolovieff #parenting #thedanceofparenting

Adaptive Bikes Make Riding Possible

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PA Children Receive a Wonderful Gift Children with physical disabilities in Summerdale, PA received adaptive bikes yesterday from Variety The Children's Charity. The purpose of these gifts is to allow these children to have typical childhood experiences. These kids shouldn't be left out when their siblings and friends are riding around on their bikes. physicaltherapy4kids.com Physical Therapy 4 Kids      10 Roland Drive                                 White Plains New York 10605 914-421-9392 Wendy Kaplan-Lager,PT,C/NDT #adaptivebikes #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #physicaldisabilities

Hippotherapy in the country of Turkey used for Physical Therapy.

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Hippotherapy in the country of Turkey used for Physical Therapy. It’s good to see that other countries are addressing the needs of special needs children. In Turkey they are using Hippotherapy and it's working! Hippo is the Greek word for horse. Hippotherapy literally means "treatment with the help of the horse" Often animals assist with the needs of humans. Mostly we see dogs working with adults and children who have special needs. Why not horses? It seems like families with special needs children in Turkey are not as understanding as families here in the USA. “Down syndrome, autism and mental retardation three days a week. By the end of their therapeutic treatments, great improvement is often seen in the children with walking or speaking disorders. In addition to physical progress, the children also have the chance to develop their communicative skills." This therapy is available in the USA. With a quick google search , American Hippotherapy Ass

A Water New Therapy Facility for Children

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A Water Therapy facility for children with disabilities opens in NJ. The Lakewood School in Edison, New Jersey had a grand opening this week for their new Hydrotherapy Pool. Often we hear how good being in a swimming pool is for injuries. This seems like a natural therapy for children with physical challenges. "Our new Aquatic Center revolutionizes rehabilitation for children with disabilities," Ursino said. "No other school — public or private — in New Jersey offers its students access to such a sophisticated engineering marvel as our new hydrotherapy pool. We truly believe that every child can learn and every child should have the best chance to achieve their personal fulfillment." Wendy Kaplan-Lager, PT, C/NDT Physical Therapy 4 Kids 10 Roland Drive White Plains, New York 10605 Phone: 914-421-9392 #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #hydrotherapy