"Gloop" sits somewhere in that improbable space between an interactive lava lamp, foam resting on water and alien clouds lit by the setting sun. Among all of its great features, it is also a fantastic tool for kids who need visual sensory breaks. Gloop can provide...
This week's Website of the Week is Home Speech Home, and comes as a recommendation from Chelsea on our Speech Therapy Team. Home Speech Home is a great website to search for more information and helpful tips about your child’s speech and language skills. There...
Like it or not, we all have to regulate our bodies and ourselves at various times throughout the day. Self-regulation is the ability to control our behavior and provide an appropriate response despite sensory input, distress, and situations. As adults we have to wait...
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 goals. Playing with...
An excellent way to encourage food exploration and introduction to new foods in a more relaxed environment is through toys! Mealtimes can be stressful for children with feeding difficulties and exploring food through play with toys and games can be both fun and...
With summer in full swing and the temperatures rising, children and parents might be looking for a fun family alternative to outdoor activities that are educational and indoors! Zac Browser, an internet browser that was developed for children with Autism Spectrum...
This week’s app of the week is recommended from our Occupational Therapy Team – The app is called: Finger Paint with Sounds, by Inclusive Technology Ltd. This is a great app for introducing the fun of finger painting to children that are not able to tolerate paint on...
There can be many reasons as to why your little one may not be talking. As they begin to learn how to speak, the more fun we can make it, the more interested your child will be. As you go through the activities below, keep in mind that every child learns at a...
Having Fun with Food: Fun Feeding Therapy Activities to Try at Home Listed below are a few fun feeding therapy related activities to try with your children at home. Encouraging exploration and creativity with food can be a fun activity and can often encourage them to...
