by Joleen | Aug 30, 2019 | Speech
If you are anxiously awaiting hearing your toddler’s first word or if you are having difficulty in increasing the consistency of your toddler’s word use, then focusing on verbal routines may be of benefit! Some verbal routines are inherent in our daily lives (“good...
by Joleen | Aug 28, 2019 | Speech
Ankyloglossia, frequently referred to as a tongue-tie, is a common congenital irregularity in which the tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth. The degree of severity of the tongue-tie differs between individuals as well as the impact that it may have on...
by Joleen | Aug 26, 2019 | Physical Therapy
For the parent of a child with special needs or developmental delays, success may not always look the same. As a physical therapist for many years, I have learned to see success in day to day measures. I get a huge sense of gratification when a parent tells me they...
by Joleen | Aug 23, 2019 | Speech
How Children Are Able To Tolerate Transitions? Occupational therapists at TEAM 4 Kids often assess how children are able to tolerate transitions. This can refer to transitioning or moving, between environments or activities. When we transition, we are ending one...
by Joleen | Aug 21, 2019 | Occupational Therapy
As a Speech Therapist, I am often asked what a child’s first words will be. This is a difficult question to answer because each child and what they experience is unique. The ways they play or interact with family and their environment directly influence their speech...
