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...
MoreApp of the Week: Kids Yoga Verse
This week’s app of the week comes from http://www.kidsyogaverse.com/. This group was the winner of the U.S. SURGEON GENERAL’S HEALTHY APPS CHALLENGE FOR KIDS FITNESS! I have used the apps for my own kids who enjoy learning yoga. Using...
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 are educational and indoors! Zac Browser, an internet browser that was developed for children...
MoreThe Important of Celebrating Progress in Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy takes time and it is very important to celebrate ALL the victories in feeding therapy as they occur. As your child’s feeding therapist, I see them go from not tolerating the sight of certain foods without crying, gagging or...
MoreApp of the Week: Finger Paint With Sounds
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...
MoreWhy Ball-handling Skills are so Important
One type of skill that is important for both social interaction on the playground and performance in physical education is ball-handling skills. These skills typically include throwing, catching, and kicking. Many physical educators consider...
MoreTips to Encourage Your Child to Try New Fruits and Vegetables
How can I get my child to eat more fruits and vegetables? We all know how important these foods are, but sometimes it’s tricky to get your child excited about eating them. Below you will find some helpful tips to help encourage your child...
MoreApp of the Week: Letter Writer
This week’s app is recommended from our Occupational Therapy Team – The app is called: Letter Writer. In our last Occupational Therapy blog post we spoke about a multi-sensory approach to learning letters. Our app of the week is GREAT practice...
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