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Can you smell the food yet? It is that time of year already, the Great Minnesota Get-Together! The state fair offers a variety of food, rides, animals, shops and more. The Minnesota State Fair has been around since 1859, making it a family tradition for many.
Read MoreWhen you think of daily occupations for your child, does your mind tend to wander towards activities such as them getting ready in the morning, working on homework, participation in school, eating meals, etc.? Sleep may not come to mind, but believe it or not, sleep is a daily life occupation, and a very important one at that!
Read MoreA common concern that we hear at Therapy OPS is, “my child’s vision is fine, they have 20/20, so why are the still having a hard time reading, writing and learning?!” While 20/20 vision is great to have, there is quite a bit more that goes into vision than meets the eye (see what I did there?).
Read MoreSocial-emotional development includes a group of skills that are established at a very young age. These skills include the ability to create and maintain positive relationships with others and how the child experiences, expresses and manages their emotions.
Read MoreScooter boards are something you may see us use often at Therapy OPS. We use them frequently because they are not only a TON of fun and motivating for the kids, but they also promote a variety of skill building!
Read MoreWith summer time officially here, we are seeing many families heading up the cabin. Cabins are a time for family fun and a break from the real world…and didn’t you know, a great time to work on therapy?! While it is a great time to rest and relax, we need to remember that therapy is still important!
Read MoreAt Therapy OPS, we are always trying to improve our practices by googling, reading research, experimenting, and collaborating with others. This week, the speech department read an interesting article that reviewed some myths and recently disproven theories that affect language therapy.
Read MoreBody awareness is a child’s ability to know where their body is in space and how it moves. Children who struggle with body awareness may appear clumsy, or uncoordinated, and may sometimes be described as ‘dare devils’. Signs that you can see or experience include:
Read MoreRoutines are simple and easy to keep. But sometimes, we focus so much on keeping things routine that we get stuck in our familiar ways. This makes it hard to try something new or venture out of our comfort zone.
Read MoreWith 11% of children ages 3–6 having a speech, language, voice, or swallowing disorder, communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in children nationwide. During May, which is Better Hearing & Speech Month, Inver Grove Heights-based speech-language pathologist Rachel Kuenzli urges families to learn the early signs of these disorders and seek an assessment if they have concerns
Read MoreThis blog was written by Shawna, one of our great OT’s here at TOPS, before she went on maternity leave.
As a pediatric occupational therapist and soon to be mother, I have made the choice to try to only have non-battery-operated toys.
Read MoreWhat are your goals after you graduate high school? How many points do you need to score in tonight’s basketball game for your team to win? Can you beat your big brother in an ice cream eating contest? Goals can come in many shapes and forms. They can be motivating, they can be fun or they can help us achieve milestones throughout our lives .
Read MoreGetting around in our environment is an important life skill. It not only allows for greater independence, but it also lays a groundwork for many other skills such as exploration, vision skills, play and more.
Read MoreHaving children imitate is a large part of early language development. What happens when your child does not want to or is not able to imitate?
Read MorePractice makes perfect, right? We all heard (tuned out, whatever) that phrase from our parents and they heard it from their parents. And they were frustratingly, begrudgingly correct.
Read MoreFeeding for most of us can seem like an easy and natural task, but for some, it can be much trickier
Read MoreLearn about how well our eyes work and the ability to recognize and use word sounds can impact reading difficulties.
Read MoreEach year, we offer a sensory friendly Santa experience that allows families the time and resources to get a picture full of smiles with Santa. Not only is Santa in a separate room so that the atmosphere is calm and inviting, but TOPS therapists are also on hand to help with children on all abilities. We offer time to get to comfortable with Santa, different seating options, as well as a pre-programmed device (iPad) to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. It’s perfect if a child is nervous or doesn’t talk very much. As you can see in the pictures, this year was another success!
Summer can be an exciting, but stressful time for kids. Learn some strategies to help your child accept the spontaneity and free time that comes with the months of June, July, and August.
Read MoreOccuational Therapists turn impossible into "I'm possible"!
Read MoreTherapy OPS is an therapy clinic for children located in Inver Grove Heights and Hastings, and serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding areas. We currently offer Occupational, Physical, and Speech therapy, social skills groups, and alternative therapy modalities, such as therapeutic listening systems and Interactive Metronome.
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7am — 6pm
Friday - closed
Inver Grove Heights Locaton:
2925 Buckley Way
Inver Grove Heights, MN — 55076
651-455-0561 F: 651-457-4401
Hastings Location:
1312 S Frontage Rd
Hastings, MN 55033
Therapy OPS complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Therapy OPS does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
