App of the Week – Headspace Headspace is a free app that acts as a “gym for your mind” that utilizes guided meditations to promote mindfulness, stress relief, & peace of mind. https://www.headspace.com/ Mike – Occupational Therapy...
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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...
MoreTeaching Children About Emotions and Social Skills: Games and Ideas Inside
Is your child struggling to learn about emotions? Emotions are actually a pragmatic skill often referred to as social skills. Pragmatics are the social rules for language in social interactions. Such interactions include greetings, eye contact...
MoreEncouraging Physically Fit and Active Toddlers
We are asked quite frequent: What you can I do at home to help my toddler be physically fit and stay active? Take a look below at some ideas to help encourage your toddlers activity around the house! ▪ Offer play equipment and toys that help...
MoreCreating Verbal Routines for the Late Talker
Most parents can’t wait to hear their child’s first words. It is so exciting to finally get a peek into what they are thinking isn’t it? For parents of late talkers anxiety can start to build when the words don’t seem to be coming when they...
MoreHave You Noticed Your Baby Preferring to Look in Only 1 Direction?
Have you noticed your baby preferring to look in only 1 direction? If so, there is a chance your baby has Torticollis. Torticollis is defined as an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position often identified in infancy. A baby with torticollis...
MoreApp of the Week: Smash Your Food
This week’s App of the Week comes from our Feeding Therapy Team. The app is called: Smash Your Food! Smash a real burger, crush a real milkshake, explode a real soda, and pound a real pizza. This app allows children to smash food without...
MoreWeb Browser for Autism Spectrum Disorder
With summer in full swing and the temperatures rising, children and parents might be looking for a fun family alternative to outdoor activities that is educational and indoors! Zac Browser, an internet browser that was developed for children with...
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