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 should. Creating verbal...
This week's app of the week is recommended from our Speech Therapy Team - The app is called: My PlayHome. My PlayHome is an interactive dollhouse where your child can 'use' everything in the PlayHome. They are able to interactively 'pour' the cereal and milk, 'blow'...
W-sitting seems harmless but this position does more harm than good for children. For many children, this position gives them a feeling of being planted or stable while playing with toys in front of them. However, the position keeps the child from rotating their trunk...
Need some ideas on how to spice up articulation practice at home? Articulation practice at home is very important, but many parents tell us they struggle with getting their child to practice the words that they are working on in speech therapy. One of the things we...
Bilateral integration and coordination is a sign that both sides of the brain are communicating between each other and sending/sharing vital information. There are 3 main ways that we use both of our hands in a coordinated manner: Symmetrical: using hands together...
Tips to Help Families Make the Most of Each Pediatric Therapy Visit and Their Therapist “A good therapist treats the disability; the great therapist treats the child who has the disability”. (William Osler) At T.E.A.M. 4 Kids, the therapists work very hard to treat...
