During this time, it can be hard to think of new and interesting ways to practice your young child’s requesting or labeling skills. However, regular and consistent practice is vital for your child’s speech and language abilities because research shows that both...
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...
What is a Developmental Preschool? A developmental preschool is an inclusive school program for children that have a diagnosed disability. Who attends? Any child that has been screened and evaluated through their district's preschool and diagnosed with a disability is...
Parents need to know that Yummiloo Rainbow Power (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yummiloo-rainbow-power/id613400274?mt=8) is a lively, colorful game that exposes kids to a variety of fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables and encourages them to "eat the...
Theratogs are orthotic undergarments with a special strapping system that will provide children with sensorimotor impairment stability. It is a new modality for improving postural alignment, stability, movement precision, and join stability. Theratogs also serve as a...
This week's App of the Week is called: Baby Sign and Learn and is brought to you by Kristina from our Speech Therapy team. There is a free version to test out and a paid version (well worth the $2.99 on Android) that has many categories of baby signs - colors, foods,...
As adults we need to wipe our mouths, use utensils, and not play with our food. But for babies and toddlers, those rules go out the window. I'm sure that some parents think I'm crazy when I tell them that their child should participate in messy play with their food....
The fall is a time to get outdoors and enjoy the cooler temperatures. Here are some outdoor and indoor fall activities, brought to you by a pediatric occupational therapist, to stimulate the senses which include: visual, olfactory, auditory, and tactile. Some...
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 prefers to tilt his head to one side and/or primarily look in one direction. Babies with...
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...
