Echolalia is a condition associated with autism. Children with echolalia repeat noises and phrases that they hear. They may not be able to communicate effectively because they struggle to express their own thoughts. For example, if asked a...
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You have heard it before: “I’m bored. What should I do?” Well, we have the answer for you! This week’s App of the Week is called The Bored Game App, and comes as a recommendation from our Physical Therapy team! This app is...
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It’s that time of year to get outside! Now that the weather is cooling off, it’s a perfect time to get outside and play. Pediatric physical therapy incorporates therapeutic play techniques in treatment sessions to facilitate movements and promote...
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This week’s featured App of the Week is Cake Bites Maker. Kids love this app and it is a great way to play with food. The only app that lets you bake, decorate, and eat your very own realistic cake bites! Cake Bites are the most exciting...
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Does your child graze around the table at mealtime? As a feeding therapist, I often come across children that refuse to eat at the table or sit in a high chair. The behavior that is most often reported during a feeding evaluation is that the...
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Click the link to reach this week’s App of the Week: Brush Your Teeth with Funny Animals for Kids and Toddlers This is a fun app for your child to practice toothbrushing in a fun, play situation, but also incorporates the child in brushing...
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Pediatric Occupational Therapists work with children to make participating in their daily occupations more independent through adaptation or skill building. An important occupation for children is brushing their teeth or at least allowing an...
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Since Halloween is upon us, there is a typing game called “Trick or Type”. Search under free typing game.net and there is a choice of free typing games, free typing lessons, and free typing tests. Click on free typing games and have...
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