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Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT on craniosacral therapy
Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT breaks down craniosacral therapy — how it works, why it works, and many of the physical, emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues that benefit from it.
Tennison, Emily. “Episode 6: Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT on the magic of craniosacral therapy.” Healing Corner with Emily Tennison. Podcast audio, March 15, 2021.
Video
Occupational Therapist Discusses the Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Magda Girao from Michigan Pediatric Therapy joins the show to talk about her work treating patients during the pandemic, and how her therapeutic procedures differ in practice and effect from others.
CivicCenterTV15. YouTube, 26 Feb. 2021
Articles on Pediatric Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy: The Road Less Traveled
Girao, Magda. Friendship Circle, Feb. 3, 2011.
What to Do When Your Kid is a Klutz
Girao, Magda. Metro Parent, Apr. 27, 2015.
The ABCs of Handwriting for Children with Special Needs
Girao, Magda. Friendship Circle, April 13, 2011.
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10 Questions to Assess Your Child’s Occupational Therapy Needs
Does your child or patient eat 10 or fewer foods?
Does your child or patient avoid OR overly seek movement, such as swinging, spinning, sliding, or jumping?
Does your child or patient dislike noisy places or is easily distracted by background sounds?
Does your child or patient avoid messy play or getting hands dirty?
Does your child or patient seem uninterested in food or eating from utensils?
Does your child or patient refuse foods with certain textures OR gag on food placed in their mouth?
Does your child or patient have difficulty latching, if breastfeeding, or drinking from a bottle?
Does your child or patient require frequent movement breaks OR often wiggle in their seat?
Does your child or patient have coordination difficulties (appear clumsy or awkward in movements)? YES
Does your child or patient have difficulty calming self when upset?
If you anwsered “YES’ to any of these questions, an occupational therapy referral may be warranted by your child’s pediatrician. Call us at (248) 939-4030 to schedule a free in-person or phone consultation–we’re here to help!