In May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. It is essential that we acknowledge the uniqueness that comes with being a caregiver, and the impact that it has on...

With Spring and Summer just around the corner, there are many opportunities for our children to socialize and engage in group activities with others! If your child has been...

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in six children have one or more developmental delays. This would mean that even if this is not currently...

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to define and manage one’s emotions as well as the emotions of others. This includes identifying and naming emotions in yourself and others,...

Coping Skills   There are so many ways children cope with the world around them. Things such as different environments, challenging situations, and new experiences can cause stress in children...

All behaviors serve a purpose. Through their behavior, children are communicating something to us, and it is our job to figure out what that is. The four functions of...

While cold weather days are great for staying cozy with the family indoors, sometimes children can get restless and often need a break away from the usual routine of...

Little Spurs Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is excited to come into the community and offer developmental testing!  The goal is to provide developmental assessments to children ages 0-21, which...

Picky eating is not a diagnosable condition that has concrete symptoms. In a way it is like Autism existing on a spectrum and can have a variety of presentations....

In keeping Halloween safe and fun for all children, let’s discuss some tips and tricks and how careful planning ahead can help your child with Autism enjoy and stay...