What in the World is Occupational Therapy?
April 6, 2023 mtcus
OCCUPATIONS are how each of us spend our time and daily activities that people of all ages need/want to do. THERAPY is a descriptor of the activities used to promote functional participation and independence. There are 9 Occupations: 1. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Activities of Daily Living are those activities which are oriented toward […]
Healthy Bodies: Feeding Therapy
January 1, 2022 mtcus
HEALTHY BODIES: FEEDING THERAPY Feeding Therapy helps teach a child to learn how to eat or how to eat better. This goes hand-in-hand with having a “Healthy Body” which is important for growing children. Every child needs to eat a variety of foods to give them the essential nutrients they need to grow. Mobile Therapy […]
September 1, 2021 mtcus
What is Core Strength? The body’s core refers to the muscles that surround the abdomen, pelvis and back. Core strength is the foundation for children to be able to assume and maintain an upright posture while sitting or standing without support. If a child does not have a strong core, it will affect their head, […]
Is Your Child Ready For Potty Training?
March 1, 2021 mtcus
Potty training can be an exciting but difficult developmental milestone for both a parent and a child. It is a time when a child’s growing need for independence can conflict sharply with the pressures of parental and social expectations. This can easily lead to power struggles and stress if not approached appropriately. Learning to identify […]
Elaina is a part of our MTC Occupational Therapy Department and received an education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, McHenry County College, and Husson University. She has a strong passion for working with both animals and children. Elaina has always wanted to incorporate both of these passions into her career and is incredibly excited to bring Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) to Mobile Therapy Centers!
Rocky is an Australian Mountain Doodle who loves to learn, play, and meet new people. Rocky joined our MTC team when he was just 8 weeks old and has been training to support the clients of MTC from day one. His kind and loving nature makes him the perfect match for Animal-Assisted Therapy, and Rocky can not wait to meet all his new friends through the MTC AAT program!