Helping your child reach their greatest potential
Phone: 800-376-3440
13601 N. Litchfield Rd Suite 124 Surprise, AZ 85379
In the Uptown Alley Plaza on Litchfield and Waddell
Bugs and Buttons is a collection of games that helps children learn a variety of skills. This app has games that help with pinch, color sorting, letter recognition, counting, eye hand
coordination and much more. Plus it is a fun and engaging collection of games that kids will enjoy.
It is available here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bugs-and-buttons/id446031868?mt=8
~Brent- T.E.A.M 4 Kids Occupational Therapist
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 eligible for services. Developmental preschools are free if your child qualifies and if room is available. Check your local school district for more information and how to sign your child up for a screening.
Where are they?
Developmental Preschools are provided in most districts. Here are two links to a couple of districts and their developmental preschools.
Dysart Elementary School District:
https://www.dysart.org/Sites/Default.aspx?pgID=126
Litchfield Elementary School District:
http://www.lesd.k12.az.us/departments.cfm?subpage=1280137
When do you start?
Between 2 years 9 months and 3 years of age
Why should my child attend?
Developmental preschools give children an opportunity to learn skills that are beneficial to early development. If
you feel your child may not be typically developing, check out this link below.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002456.htm
* Always discuss with your child’s pediatrician or therapist about any questions or concerns you might have about your child.
~Chelsea- Speech Therapy Team
This app is a 3D demonstration of sounds produced in the English Language. The app includes detailed 3D animations of correct tongue, lip, and mouth positions for all English sounds. Serves as a great tool for demonstrating correct pronunciation of sounds. Helpful for children with articulation concerns, speech delays and individuals relearning speech production. Vowels and consonants are included in the app. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speech-trainer-3d/id418333616?mt=8
Keeping Up With AAC: Social Gatherings
Today’s alternative and augmentative communication users (AAC) are submerged in a fast paced environment that requires efficient use of time. Many young learners and older learners as well have a difficult time keeping up with the speed of the conversation. Our role as the advocate, speaker, and communication partner is to help bridge that gap. Ways to help you make the communicator more efficient include:
“The average 18 month old has been exposed to 4,380 hours of oral language at a rate of 8 hours/day from birth. A child who has a communication system (#AAC) and receives speech/language therapy 2 times/week for 20-30 minutes will reach the same amount of language exposure (in their AAC language) in 84 years”-Jane Korsten
Sara Mitchem-Speech Therapy Team
Fun with Food Class for Picky Eaters and Problem Feeders
Are you struggling to find time to play with food with your picky eater? T.E.A.M. 4 Kids has come up with a solution for you. Enroll your child with feeding difficulties in our Fun with Food Class. The class will focus on creating new and fun experiences with food. Many of the ideas that we have talked about in our feeding blogs will be used to foster a positive experience with new foods. Each week a new theme will be presented and children will get to hear about the new food through books or videos and then create a fun craft using the food. The recipes will also be available to re-create the craft at home during the week. Playing with food is an important step in getting a picky eater to try new foods, therefore, even if your child has not been diagnosed with feeding difficulties, they would benefit from this class. Classes will be every Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m. starting May 31st. Call T.E.A.M. 4 Kids today @ 800-376-3440 to enroll your child as seats are limited and this class is sure to fill up quickly!
Jen Cantu
Speech Pathologist/Feeding Therapist
13601 N. Litchfield Rd Suite 124 Surprise,
team4kidsaz@gmail.com
800-376-3440
