by Joleen | Jul 22, 2016 | Occupational Therapy
Available for the iPad and iOS on the App Store for $4.99 the “Wet Dry Try” app follows the curriculum of Handwriting Without Tears allowing children to “virtually” practice their letter and number formation by first “wetting” the letter with a virtual sponge, then...
by Joleen | Jul 20, 2016 | Occupational Therapy
Calming bottles (also called sensory bottles, clam down jars, etc.) are reused plastic water bottles which contain water, glitter, and some glue. The glue in the water/glitter combination causes the liquid to move slowly when shaken. Calming bottles are great for...
by Joleen | Jul 13, 2016 | Physical Therapy
One problem that happens to newborn or to infants in their earlier life is hip dysplasia. This condition is when the top part of the thigh bone does not secure to the hip socket. Parents should be aware of the following signs of hip dysplasia, in order to monitor...
by Joleen | Jul 6, 2016 | Speech
This is one of my favorite websites for little language learners. It is written by a speech-language pathologist who is also a mom. She writes a great blog about language development, early intervention activities, baby sign language, and even toy recommendations. It...
