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When my son was young, he often experienced a great deal of anxiety about all kinds of things. He was worried about what would happen tomorrow, or in the next half hour. He would get so upset thinking about all the things that were outside of his control because he didn’t know how to face […]
What are social games/verbal routines? Social games/verbal routines are interactive songs, finger games/rhymes with hand motions, and repetitions of the same phrases/sentences of language in the context of a playful activity that are beneficial to building social interaction and learning language. Social games and verbal routines are FUN for kids because they are repetitive, easy […]
It has been proven time and time again that young children learn best doing familiar things with familiar people in familiar environments. This is the reason why early intervention services (0-3 years) should take a whole family approach with lots of caregiver education and training. Parents and caregivers are a child’s first and most […]
As a pediatric occupational therapist, playdough has become the Swiss Army knife in my “toolbox” of occupational therapy equipment. I keep multiple containers of it in each of my therapy bags as well as my therapy spaces. When I see it on sale, I buy it in bulk so often that my husband has begun […]
Articulation: the production of speech skills “Articulation approaches target each sound deviation and are often selected by the clinician when the child’s errors are assumed to be motor based; the aim is to correct production of the target sound(s).” –ASHA Speech sound developmental chart: https://www.boisechatterbox.com/blog/speech-sound-development-chart Tips for Articulation Practice: Pick part of your daily routine […]
Speech and language activities can be easily incorporated into your daily routines. Here are 5 ways you can target your child’s goals while having some summer fun: 1.) Water Play Ideas: use the water hose, turn on a sprinkler, water plants/flowers, use a water table and toys, use various sized cups and buckets, use […]
Social emotional skills are what we all use in order to build strong relationships with others and to express and manage our emotions. They’re important for our daily interactions! Where to start? One of the basic emotional skills for kids is to be able to understand how they’re feeling. In order for kids to […]
Gross Motor (Physical) skills involve movements of the large muscles of the arms, legs, and torso. These are necessary to perform everyday activities including walking, running, jumping, throwing, kicking, and navigating in your environment. Gross Motor skills progress as children grow and develop and allow children to participate in age appropriate play skills as well […]
Use Your Child’s Books Books are often a common gift that children receive as babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Books come in all shapes and sizes and can open up a child’s eyes to many new topics, ideas, and avenues during their development. Did you know that many of the books you have at home can […]
“Treadmill training” is the term most often used to describe physical therapy interventions that use the treadmill as a tool to help patients achieve their therapy goals. Implementation of pediatric treadmill training is about more than turning the machine on and having a child run or walk for a few minutes. During a treadmill training […]