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So, you are a caregiver, teacher, or friend of a new AAC user! First of all, what is AAC? AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It often comes in the form of a speech generating device (SGD)— an electronic device with a system of pictures and words that someone who has trouble with oral speech can […]
What is a Visual Schedule? A visual schedule is a tool that provides a child with information about the sequence of events to occur. The schedule informs the child of changes that are about to occur and when it is time to stop an activity. A visual schedule may include objects, pictures, and/or words. Benefits […]
Children and adults alike typically do well with routine and structure within their day. If this routine or norm is disrupted and a child has a hard time adjusting or regulating, this can sometimes be expressed via behaviors or a perceived tantrum. Let’s talk about a few ways that we as caregivers can help ease […]
Fall is a great time to get outside and enjoy the changing of seasons. There are many ways to target your child’s speech and language goals at home, while incorporating the season of fall. Here are 4 fun fall ideas for goal carryover at home: 1. Go on a leaf hunt. Ideas: Read the book “We’re […]
“I Love You” Belly Massage There are many manual techniques physical therapists can use to assist with clearance and movement of stool through a child’s colon. Say “I Love You” to a full and upset colon with an ILU massage. The ILU massage follows the path of stool through the colon from the lower right […]
No Straining Training Pelvic floor Physical Therapy has become increasingly well known in the women’s health arena, but I’ll let you in on a secret. We all have pelvic floors…men, women, children, grandmas, grandpas, teachers, firefighters, and those muscles are working all the time. The pelvic floor muscles work in conjunction with our diaphragm (muscle […]
Home Hacks for Children with Constipation “Mommmyyyy,” I hear coming from the bathroom, “come look at this! It’s huge!” Once again, it’s my then three-year-old calling me to come look at his most recent bowel movement. Rather than beaming with pride as he was, I was concerned that my child was having so much trouble […]
What is AAC? Augmentative and Alternative Communication, also known as AAC, refers to compensatory or supplemental methods of communication for individuals who have difficulty utilizing verbal language, either temporarily or permanently, to functionally communicate. It allows individuals to use various methods, such as sign language or modified signs, picture communication, facial expressions, gestures, vocalizations, and […]
Parents of School-Aged Children Who Stutter: What to Do and What to Avoid “Stuttering is a neurodevelopmental variation that leads to a unique forward execution of speech sounds produced in the context of language and social interaction” – Naomi Rogers PhD, CCC-SLP Caring for your child is the most remarkable and important job you have. […]
Eating is an essential part of everyone’s life. So why not include the whole family in the cooking process? Growing up, we would have what we called, “Try Something New Sunday” where one family member would pick something new for the family to try. It was a fun way to engage the whole family in […]