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Have you ever had a concern about your child regarding their development? “Just wait and see,” is advice we often hear, but is just waiting best for every child and family? It is true that all children develop differently. However, if you have concerns regarding your child’s development, early intervention is always a great idea! […]
Oral resting posture refers to the position of the jaw, tongue, and lips when the mouth is at rest. Proper posture promotes nasal breathing and overall oral health, while improper posture can lead to various health issues, including sleep disorders, TMJ dysfunction, and facial growth abnormalities. What is “Oral resting posture”? Oral resting posture refers […]
Recommendations for toys you can use in early intervention from one of our certified speech-language pathologists. Farm Animal Set: Target expressive language by: -Using environmental sounds: moo, oink-oink, nay, bah -Producing other “fun” noises like: pretending the animal is eating/drinking (the sillier you are, the more likely you are to get imitations!) -Producing VC/CV/CVC […]
Whether your child is just starting therapy or they have been in therapy for years I’m sure you’ve wondered…what is occupational therapy? What do pediatric occupational therapists do? Do they help my child with job skills? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The name can be somewhat misleading, especially when it comes to pediatrics. But did […]
Whether your child is just starting therapy or they have been in therapy for years I’m sure you’ve wondered…what is occupational therapy? What do pediatric occupational therapists do? Do they help my child with job skills? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The name can be somewhat misleading, especially when it comes to pediatrics. But did […]
Fine motor skills are one’s ability to control the use of the small muscles in the hands and fingers. Fine motor development is an important part of the toddler and childhood years to help the child be more independent in day-to-day tasks. Think about zipping a coat, buttoning pants, unlocking a door, writing your name, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our ability to innovate and continue to provide skilled therapy through a different means. Teletherapy has challenged clinicians in multiple areas of healthcare, but especially in the pediatric physical therapy realm. Virtual learning and online therapy appointments have also created unique challenges for patients and families. Below see some considerations […]
Lianne Kustes (APT Speech Language Pathologist) stopped in this month to share some simple strategies to encourage your child’s communication. These easy tips can help build “therapy” into everyday routines. One of the things I tell parents on a daily basis is to allow your child to try to communicate with you, rather than always […]