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It’s theme week at APT! What better way to tie in what we do here at APT with Dr. Seuss’s popular book Green Eggs and Ham! In the book, the main character is offered a plate of green eggs and ham over and over in different ways, different locations, and even with a mouse and […]
Mealtimes with kids can be stressful, challenging and full of a power-struggle. In all actuality, though, we want to have a mealtime that is fun, engaging, and a positive family experience. There are plenty of ways to shift our focus during meal time away from what our child ‘wont eat’ into a less stressful and […]
As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I am often asked, “What can I do to help my child at home?” Here are my top 10 suggestions to encourage speech and language development. TALK Talking about what you do and see throughout your day helps your child learn vocabulary in everyday situations. Your child wants to […]
Accepting the Challenges That Come With Disabilities As a pediatric occupational therapist, one of the hardest conversations I have with caregivers often deals with the question, “But will my child ever be normal?” That word [normal] is absolutely gut wrenching for me, as I see the anguish wash over a parent’s face because they […]
A common question we often hear as speech therapists both in and out of the clinic setting is, “Does my child need speech therapy?” The most common concerns prompting this question can range from “I can’t understand my child,” to “My child is not talking as much as their peers,” to “My child just doesn’t […]
I remember the early conversations I had with my son’s pediatrician when he was a year old, and then more conversations at 18 months old and he still wasn’t talking. I remember the anxiety I had as I searched Google for answers, but all the results kept coming back with “autism”. Taking those first steps […]
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 […]
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 […]