Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday with lots of great opportunities for sensory development. However, for those with sensory sensitivities, it also has the potential to be a little overwhelming with the risk of sensory overload. Halloween can often be...
One fun and exciting way to get our little ones to explore new foods is to get them busy in the kitchen! Summer is the perfect time to stay inside the cool house and spend time in the kitchen trying new recipes with your picky eaters. When children are involved in the...
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science-based methodology. The “tools” presented in this blog sustain using reinforcement procedures. Parents can incorporate these skills into daily life activities. The schedule We all use schedules! Activities that are...
As a child develops, there are numerous developmental milestones you may notice (and snap a few videos of). As your child grows they will start to hold their heads up, roll, sit, crawl, stand, and walk. As these milestones progress, you may notice that your child is...
It’s that time of year again! It’s time to start getting your kids ready for the coming school year. Whether your child is working on articulation sounds, pronouns, or labeling, there are simple toys and resources that can help you practice their goals from home this...
Call me non-traditional if you may, but one of the best things I have ever done while working with my pediatric clients is giving our session an “unstructured structure”. I’ll explain. Some of you may recall times as a student, in which most of your learning was...
Speech includes the verbal expression of oneself through speaking sounds and words. Language, on the other hand, is a more complex process of making oneself understandable and understanding others through verbal and non-verbal communication. Toddlers who have speech...
The 4th of July is a day filled with fun and patriotism. While many find the firework displays to be great fun, some kids have a hard time with the loud noises, bright colors, and busy crowds. Here are 7 tips you can implement into the day to help your child enjoy the...
Hope is powerful. It drives us as individuals. Giving us a reason to strive forward. Hope is a powerful medication. Over the last 4 years, we have been blessed to be given hope for our family and for our children through the organization HopeKids. During the moments...
When you think of the words ‘physical therapist’ you likely think of a person who helps an athlete recover from injury or an adult regaining strength after a stroke, accident or other incident. BUT, there are physical therapists who specialize in treating children! ...
