I was honored to be a part of the first ever ACAPT Advancing Accessibility and Disability Justice Summit in Chicago from June 21-22, 2024. Here are the main takeaways from the summit!

As I leave Seattle, my home of the past 13 years and move to Boise, ID, the emotions are wild as I reflect on the end of an era of pediatric PT! Lots of tears shed in the making of this blog post :(

Disability is diverse: some are visible/obvious, and others are invisible/hidden/non-apparent. As a person with several invisible disabilities, here is my perspective about how we are strong and resilient AF!

[Controversial Post Alert!] Why I never recommend baby jumpers as a pediatric PT.

Honoring the life and legacy of the Mother of the ADA—Judy Heumann. Lessons Judy taught me about how to be “enough”

A NICU stay can be overwhelming and intimidating. Here are some ways to advocate for your baby in the NICU!

I share my personal journey with disability in this post in honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month. I talk about my experience with hearing loss, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.

In this post, I walk you through a bit of what it’s like to work in the NICU, including starting my day, working with families, the trials and triumphs, and share advice from other NICU families.

We’ve all heard about Safe Sleep and the importance of it to reduce SIDS and keep baby safe, but as they say, the devil is in the details! Let’s get into the specifics of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines.

The sun is out, summer is here, long weekends away are upon us, and you and your little are likely to spend some time in or around water. Splashing and playing in water is amazing for baby’s development, and toddlers generally love to stomp around and explore the beach, but before we dive in to the water, let’s dive into some safety tips!

Representation in toys matter. In this post I share about my search for an inclusive doll as a model for bebePT, the challenges I faced as well as the resources I found.

Disability is often viewed as a problem that needs to be fixed, but I believe that disability is a strength! Read on for thoughts about the importance of accessibility and inclusion.

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a diagnosis I see commonly in the NICU. This post goes into detail about what HIE is, how it is identified, and how we treat it. My aim is to provide information, awareness, support and resources around HIE.

Understanding how to calculate corrected age vs. chronological age in premature babies can be confusing, but is important to know when looking at developmental milestones and setting expectations for growth. We dive into this using a case study to easily understand ages in preemies.

COVID has impacted all of our lives. In this post I talk about how it has impacted the babies and families I work with and share current recommendations and guidelines about the vaccine and more!

There are many ways bebes can benefit from PT—in this post we break down different reasons babies may need support from a PT, the settings this can take place in, and other considerations to get the care your baby needs to thrive!