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Merriam-Webster defines play as “a recreational activity, especially the spontaneous activity of children.” As children are growing and exploring their environments, play is how they learn. You could even think of it as play is a child’s occupation. As a Speech Language Pathologist I use play every day to help build and expand upon social, […]
Now that the weather is getting warmer and we are spending more time outside, it may seem more difficult to incorporate carryover of your child’s speech and language goals. Here are some ideas and activities to continue speech and language development at the park or your own backyard! Studies show direct links between physical activity […]
For more than a decade, APT has had an amazing partnership with The Kidz Club throughout the state of Kentucky! The Kidz Club is a PPEC (prescribed pediatric extended care), which provides skilled nursing care in a supportive and stimulating environment for children from birth to under 21 years old who have medical diagnoses. The Kidz […]
What are cues? A cue is something that can be done in order to support a child’s likelihood of reaching success towards a targeted skill. Therapists want children to be successful when working on certain skills. Providing cues can help lead a child to that success. Cues are often more necessary when a targeted skill […]
Transitioning from the bottle/breast to straw or open cup drinking can be both exciting and overwhelming. Cup drinking is a skill that takes time to develop, but with practice and patience, your baby will be weaned from the bottle in no time! When to introduce cups Cup drinking can be introduced at the same time […]
Sometimes, determining what kind of services your child needs and where to get them can be overwhelming. The lists of questions can run a mile long. “Does my child need outpatient therapy?” “How can they get school-based therapy?” “Why does my child get outside therapy, but school says they aren’t eligible?” Let’s take a closer […]
Here is a list of apps that help target skills addressed through occupational therapy (self-regulation, handwriting, executive functioning, visual perception, visual motor, fine motor, gross motor, and self-help skills). Kids are spending more time than ever before on screens. Help make your child’s screen time a little more productive and get in some extra OT […]
Managing behaviors can be extremely overwhelming. Often, we may not fully understand the triggers for the behavioral outbursts. However, there are techniques and strategies that you can incorporate at home to assist with preventing and limiting these outbursts. One strategy I most commonly use in my sessions is a visual timer. This is a great […]
It’s no secret that we live in an era of screens. Never in history has there been a time where screens were so accessible. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2018), the average 8–10-year-old spends 6 hours a day in front of a screen. That number increases for those aged 11-14 to a whopping 9 […]
As a pediatric physical therapist, a very common question that is asked by many parents is, “What shoe should I purchase for my child?” This can be a complex answer because there are many factors to consider. First, consider what stage of mobility your child is in. If your child is crawling as a means […]