What is OT

Early intervention matters! For example, when an infant develops a positional preference (often called Torticollis), the sooner posture and movement are addressed, the better and faster the outcomes. Our print-sheet offers easy ideas: during diaper changes, place your baby facing you so their non-preferred side becomes the “front,” switch car-seat side if possible, avoid overly padded swings that restrict full range of motion.
By leveraging these free tools, you become a co-therapist in your child’s journey — empowered, informed and supported.

1. Download & print your chosen worksheets.
    
2. Use 2–3 times weekly during regular routines (diaper changes, mealtime, bedtime). Short sessions beat long ones.
    
3. Track what works — note when you saw progress in feeding, sleep, posture or regulation.
    
4. Bring the results to your therapist (that’s us!) and we’ll build the next steps together.
    

If you download a worksheet and think, “Hmm, my child still seems stuck” — that’s totally okay. That’s when you might consider a full evaluation: we’ll look at tongue/lip mobility (for example, restricted tissue or Ankyloglossia), breathing posture, sensory systems, sleep patterns and movement.
Our team provides in-home and telehealth options for children and adults, with a whole-person approach that includes myofunctional therapy for oral motor skills, breathing and airway development. boudrytherapyandrehab.com

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Torticollis  is either congenital present at birth) or positional (acquired). Positional develops by your baby having a preference to one side. This may be caused by environmental stimuli, vision, asymmetrical muscle development, equipment (swings, bouncy chairs, and bassinets). The earlier intervention begins the better outcomes and quicker results. Parental instincts are always right, advocate for what you feel best. Referrals start as early as 6 weeks for positional torticollis and as early as 2 weeks for congenital torticollis. 

What can you do to help?

• If you use any baby equipment; check to ensure they can achieve full range. For example some squishy, padded swings inhibit movement to the alternate side when there is a preference. 
• Babies like to look around to explore their environment; position your child in a crib with the non preferred side to the room 
• Babies rely on you for their attunement and regulation, position them during diaper changes so their non preferred side faces you. (This is harder than you think for you when you have a system and have to change it!)
• Change their car seat position from the right or left side of the car if possible to support them looing to their non preferred side. 
• See a specialist for specific stretches and exercises. 

Congenital torticollis more difficult to treat due to the complexity of the underlying issue and the asymmetry and muscle imbalance that started in the in utero  . That being said it takes more grit, patience, and investigation. It is not impossible and fixable with the right interventions and approach. 

Congenital torticollis can be caused from growth restrictions due to positioning in utero (commonly seen in Twin A). It can also be caused by hip subluxation, reflux, tongue/lip tie, tumors, and brachial plexus injuries.