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What does it mean to “model” using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)? Modeling for AAC is similar to modeling spoken language, you’re just using an AAC system (often a speech-generating device) alongside speech! It is using the system yourself while you talk to show the child how it can be used. For example, if you […]
Adults/caregivers play a critical role in shaping and supporting behaviors and regulation skills from birth to young adulthood through a process called co-regulation. Below are tips and tricks to help you understand, empathize and co-regulate with your child/toddler. First tip is to understand how the brain plays a big role in the way a child […]
A gestalt language processor learns language in chunks of words rather than one single word at a time. With analytic language learning, a child will begin with single words and begin to combine words, forming longer utterances over time (e.g., “car”, then “red car”, and eventually “It’s a red car!”). Gestalt language processors, however, often […]
Fifteen minutes of exercise a day could help your child tell you what they need to say! Home exercise programs (HEPs) are tailor-made for your child to improve speech and language outcomes, encourage long-term habits, and graduate from speech sooner. At Associates in Pediatric Therapy, we pride ourselves on being family-centered. We believe all parents […]
I have heard many parents whose children aren’t currently using natural speech or their speech development is delayed say: “I don’t want a device to keep my child from learning to talk on their own.” This is a common and understandable concern. We all want our children to be able to share their voice, speak […]
At Associates in Pediatric Therapy, we proudly offer teletherapy as an option for your child’s therapy services. But what is “teletherapy” and what can patients and caregivers expect from this type of appointment? Teletherapy is a virtual telehealth appointment that your child can participate in from home. They will be able to interact with their […]
Crawling and Child Development Crawling is an important milestone in a child’s development. It allows your child to get from one place to another, but did you know that there are other important benefits of crawling besides movement? Ways to promote crawling: Other ways to promote weight bearing through UE: When picking activities to do, […]
Let’s Play! Why is play-based therapy so effective? Because it is a natural way to target speech and language skills by incorporating highly motivating activities, using a variety of learning styles, and following the child’s lead. Spending 15-20 minutes a day playing one-on-one with your child can help promote vocabulary skills, learn social rules, and […]
Children receive lots of different sensory inputs while attending school: auditory input through peers, bell sounds, and teacher, visual input through posters and images on the classroom walls, looking around in the halls, and exploring all the play options on the playground, vestibular and proprioceptive input through playing on the playground or in gym class, […]
What are executive functioning skills? Executive functions are a set of mental skills we use to learn, play, and successfully participate in day-to-day activities. 10 Key Executive Function Skills What Does Executive Dysfunction Look Like? How Can Occupational Therapy Help? Executive function skills play a big role in our ability to complete day-to-day tasks. Therefore, […]