by Joleen | Apr 29, 2019 | Physical Therapy
I am always looking for new information or ideas on how to improve the lives of children that I work with on a daily basis. Coming up with ways to help our TEAM 4 Kids families support their children is one of the perks of my job. When I read this blog from Your...
by Joleen | Apr 26, 2019 | Occupational Therapy
Sensory Our central nervous system is made up of 6 senses: touch, taste, smell, sight, sound and lastly another sense known as proprioception, or deep pressure, to the body Does sensory ever disappear? Sensory needs do not ever really “go away” we just learn how to...
by Joleen | Apr 24, 2019 | Feeding Therapy
Eating around the Plate: Use a sectioned plate with 3 or 4 sections. Place 3 preferred foods on the plate and one new food on the plate. Have the child “eat around the plate” by taking one bite of each food at a time. You can put the food in any order you would...
by Joleen | Apr 22, 2019 | Speech
Is your child having trouble sharing? Does your child cry when you drop them off at preschool? Are you working on potty training? Is your child a picky eater? Does your child have difficulty dealing with frustration? Well, there’s a song for that! As a speech...
by Joleen | Apr 19, 2019 | Speech
As a speech language pathologist, I have treated several children who present with a stutter. Have you ever experienced that moment when you’re trying so hard not to cry that your voice cracks? Your throat feels tight, and to hide the emotion in your voice you have to...
