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“Mama,” “dada,” “milk,” “ball,” “kitty.” This short list of nouns might resemble a toddler’s list of first words; however, as a toddler approaches 18 months and expands their vocabulary to include an average of 50 words, it will be critical for this list to start including verbs. Verbs are necessary to form simple sentences. […]
A helpful guide to helping your sensory processing child enjoy the Holiday season. The tree has been decorated and the stockings are hung. For most people this is one of the happiest times of year, but for a child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) this fun filled season can be the most stressful time […]
What is tummy time? – Tummy time is the period of time during the day that your baby spends supervised and awake on their stomach. Why does your baby need tummy time? – Helps in development of gross motor skills: Spending time on their belly helps develop muscle strength of neck, back, and shoulders that […]
If your child has any aspect of learning that makes life more challenging compared to a more typical child, then adaptive equipment may be able to help. Generally speaking, adaptive equipment is meant to extend strategies learned in therapy (PT, OT, Speech, etc.) into a child’s daily life. Examples might include some of the following: […]
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 […]