It's Back-to-School Time!

It’s back-to-school time! The time of year where parents are busy shopping for supplies, clothes, making arrangements for before and after school, and establishing a schedule. Each year, it’s a focus of the Chicago Public Schools to increase the percentage of students showing up on day 1 from the previous year. Besides the obvious, how else can you prepare a child for back-to-school?

Did you know*

· 77% of students admit to being bullied at some time?

· The weight of a backpack should only be 10-15% of the child’s body weight?

· 2-5% of school-age students refuse to go due to anxiety?

That’s where North Shore Pediatric Therapy can help. Our team of experienced Physical, Occupational, and Speech-Language Therapists, Social Workers, School Advocates, and BCBA’s are skilled in providing support, education, and a success plan for all the things parents need to prepare their child for the school year. Check out our resource page:

BACK-TO-SCHOOL RESOURCE PAGE

With 7 locations, North Shore Pediatric Therapy (NSPT) is the only concierge health and wellness center for children and young adults, that combines the power of multiple disciplines, first class service, and inspiring results, that has become the company’s hallmark. Deemed a Thought Leader in pediatric therapy, NSPT brings Peace of Mind to thousands of children and their families with its invigorating blend of positive environment, heroic staff, and blossoming kids. NSPT provides the ultimate discovery that challenges can be overcome, and happiness restored. Our team is comprised of Neuropsychology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, School Advocacy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Social Work, Nutrition, and Academic Specialists. Visit us at www.KidsBlossom.com

1http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/bullying-statistics.html

2http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/backpack.html

3http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children/school-refusal