“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how they learn.” - O. Fred Donaldson What is play? Play is engaging in an activity for enjoyment rather than a serious or practical purpose. The play takes on many forms, such as being...
Our development and learning significantly depend on how we are able to use our eyes and visual skills. Most of us take our vision for granted and don't completely understand just how many visual skills we rely upon throughout the day. Visual acuity tends to be what...
Splingo is an excellent app to help your child learn language skills in a variety of areas. While using Splingo, your child will be able to learn pronouns in a fun and innovative way. This app also provides support with comprehension and expression, which are key...
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, taking turns in...
This app was developed by a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and focuses on auditory processing through phonological awareness skills. These skills are important for the development of reading, spelling, and comprehension. Kids are able to play fun, interactive games...
This week's App of the Week is brought to you by our Occupational Therapy Team. The selected App of the Week is: Dexteria Jr. – Fine Motor Skill Development for Toddlers and Preschoolers. This app has 3 activities, each with successive levels to provide just the right...
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 ball-handling skills to be...
Many families have a tradition of coloring eggs for Easter festivities, but for the child who has decreased fine motor skills, this tradition may be difficult. Here are some suggestions so that a child with varying levels of fine motor skills can fully participate in...
Developmental Milestones: Infant Motor Development Developmental milestones emerge at a different age for every child. Norms are derived from statistical averages of when children develop particular motor skills. In physical therapy, gross motor movements are the...
