What is crossing midline? Crossing midline is the ability to move ones hands, feet, and eyes not only together, but across and to the other side of the body. Why is it important? It is important for children to have the ability to reach the...
More“Gloop” sits somewhere in that improbable space between an interactive lava lamp, foam resting on water and alien clouds lit by the setting sun. Among all of its great features, it is also a fantastic tool for kids who need...
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In this day and age it may be difficult to get the whole family together for a family meal however, this task can be complete with just one parent and the child if everyone else is busy. Additionally, family mealtime is not restricted to...
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It is common to say “sorry I got a little tongue tied” when we mess up on our words or attempt to say a tongue twister. Tongue twisters, excitement, fatigue, and many other reasons can cause us to want to use this expression. However...
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Sometimes it’s a little hard to get kids off of the couch, but that shouldn’t be a problem anymore! “GoNoodle Kids” is The App that get’s kids moving! The gonoodle for kids is filled with heart pumping, kid-friendly movement videos that are...
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A popular holiday tradition is cooking and baking. Involve your children in this special tradition by using visual recipes that include a picture for each step, which is helpful for non-readers or those that need the visual cues to help with...
MoreAs Christmas is quickly approaching many of us are struggling with finding fun gifts for our children that also have educational value. Let me say first that any toy that you buy for your child can be educational when the parent is actively...
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Echolalia is “echoing” or repeating what another person has said. When children are described as “echolalic” they can repeat words and phrases from prior activities instead of producing their own utterances independently. For instance, they can...
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