What is stuttering? Stuttering is when fluent speech becomes broken up by repetition of sounds, syllables, words; interruptions known as blocks; or prolongations of sounds. When does it begin? It is developmentally appropriate for stuttering to occur between 2-5 years...
Using utensils at mealtime is an essential skill that will promote independence and confidence while eating. This can result in children being more willing to try different foods and improve motor planning skills. A key factor for feeding when it comes to trying new...
NEW LOCATION ALERT! TEAM 4 Kids is growing! We are excited to announce TEAM 4 Kids 3.0 will be in Avondale located at 1585 N. 113th Ave Suite 102. Our Avondale location will feature a parent lounge, sibling lounge, messy play room, theme room, individual treatment...
What is postural stability? Postural stability is your child’s ability to sit in an upright and unsupported sitting position. When kids have to concentrate sitting correctly, they can quickly fatigue which will affect their ability to focus on eating. Good posture is...
Halloween can be a stressful night for some kids, especially those that have trouble communicating. Nonverbal children can use these tips to have a successful Halloween. Blue Candy Bucket. Last year there was a spike in awareness of the blue bucket that signifies a...
Fall is one of our favorite times of the year! There are so many new, exciting objects that can be used to encourage language with your child. One of my favorite items to use to encourage language is a pumpkin! Here are a few pumpkin related activities that you can...
For children with normal separation anxiety, there are steps you can take to make the process of separation anxiety easier. Practice separation. Leave your child with a caregiver for brief periods and short distances at first. As your child gets used to separation,...
Does your child struggle with visual processing skills like tracking, eye teaming, and visual perception while reading? These are all developmental skills that children need in addition to seeing clearly. If these skills don’t develop normally, children can struggle...
Many families come to Pediatric Physical Therapy but they are unsure what to do or how to help make the most of their visit. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, school of medicine and public health has some great tips that families can use to get the most out of your...
There are many ways to help your child along with their development. As parent’s, we set up tasks for our kids to perform, we control their environment, we provide assistance whenever we can to show our kids what to do and we believe that we are helping but the one...
