by Joleen | Feb 21, 2017 | Occupational Therapy
“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...
by Joleen | Mar 4, 2016 | Speech
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....
by Joleen | Dec 9, 2015 | Occupational Therapy
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...
by Joleen | Oct 28, 2015 | Physical Therapy
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...
by Joleen | Aug 19, 2015 | Feeding Therapy
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...
