At TEAM 4 Kids, occupational therapists often assess the grasps kids use to hold onto utensils such as markers, pencils, crayons, forks, and spoons. Writing grasp is an important aspect of fine motor development. Occupational therapists will...
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Not only am I a speech-language pathologist, I am also a mom. My daughter used a pacifier and I was so thankful for the benefits that the pacifier provided when she was an infant. Pacifier use can help with sleepless nights, comforting a child...
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Orthotics can play a vital role in a child’s function and physical therapists are often the first to determine the need for orthotics. Physical therapists assess the range of motion, strength, muscle tone, foot alignment, and overall functional...
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Make handwriting practice fun! With Wet-Dry-Try, children learn and practice correct formation habits for writing capitals, numbers, and lowercase letters. The app simulates our Slate Chalkboard and Blackboard with Double Lines and helps children...
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A simple and fun way to try to introduce fruits and vegetables in a new way is to dehydrate them. In feeding therapy, we will often use dehydrated or freeze-dried fruits and vegetables. I have personally seen children accept food that way first...
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Kids love to get messy, make messes, and be creative with their hands. Whether playing with their food or making mud pies, kids LOVE to make messes! We all understand children learn through experimentation and discovery, messy play encourages...
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Poor posture is something many parents become concerned about with their children, especially during adolescence. But when does poor posture become a problem? We all have deviations in our posture and it’s very rare to find someone with truly...
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As the month of May comes to an end, it is time to start thinking about activities to keep your children busy over the summer months. Summer is full of sun, fun, and exciting opportunities to work on speech and language! Summer is a great time to...
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