Many families have come to us asking: “What else can we do at home?” In addition to Home Programs that your therapist will create for you, we will now be sharing a therapist recommended “App of the Week.” Each week we will...
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W-sitting seems harmless but this position does more harm than good for children. For many children, this position gives them a feeling of being planted or stable while playing with toys in front of them. However, the position keeps the child...
MoreNeed some ideas on how to spice up articulation practice at home? Articulation practice at home is very important, but many parents tell us they struggle with getting their child to practice the words that they are working on in speech therapy...
MoreI often have parents and caregivers ask me about recommendations for games that they can purchase and play at home in order to help facilitate speech and language skills, piggybacking on speech therapy goals. Below are just a few examples of...
MoreBilateral integration and coordination is a sign that both sides of the brain are communicating between each other and sending/sharing vital information. There are 3 main ways that we use both of our hands in a coordinated manner: Symmetrical...
MoreDevelopmental Milestones: Infant Motor Development Developmental milestones emerge at a different age for every child. Norms are derived from statistical averages of when children develop particular motor skills. In physical therapy, gross motor...
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When should I worry about my child’s stuttering? Many children repeat words or phrases as they learn to talk or when they are excited or tired. Stuttering is also more likely to occur in children who are under a lot of stress, for example, after...
MorePicky Eater vs. Problem Eater Parents often wonder if their child is a just a picky eater or if it’s something more that may require Feeding Therapy. Below are some basic characteristics of picky eaters versus problem eaters. As always, if...
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