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...
MoreApp of the Week: The Bored Game App
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...
MoreFacilitating Movement and Promoting Development with Outside Activities
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...
MoreApp of the Week: Cake Bites Maker (Feeding Therapy)
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...
MoreProper Seating for Eating: Tips from a Pediatric Feeding Therapist
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...
MoreApp of the Week: Brush Your Teeth with Funny Animals for Kids and Toddlers
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...
MorePreparing a Child for Tooth brushing | Ideas from an Occupational Therapist
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...
MoreTechnology of the Week: “Trick or Type” – Typing Games
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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