Helpful Food Tips for “Picky Eaters”
Written by: Chandon Hines, M.S.OTR/L Did you know that there are at least 32 steps to eating?! That makes feeding and eating THE MOST complex action that humans perform on a daily basis. It involves all 8 of our sensory systems (taste, smell, touch, hearing, sight, proprioception, vestibular, and interoception) as well as each of […]
ON THE GO SENSORY BAG
Make Your Own Sensory Bag Ellisa Baker, OTR/L Looking for some sensory suggestions “On the GO” this summer? Ms. Ellisa put together some great suggestions so you can make your own On the Go Sensory Bag, to meet a variety of sensory needs!
New CDC Milestones as Seen from a Speech Therapist’s Perspective
With the recent release of the CDC’s new developmental milestones, there has been a lot of buzz about how to interpret and use these new recommendations. As parents and practitioners, our ultimate goal is to do what is best for our children, but sometimes it is hard to know exactly what that is when information […]
Visual Skills are not only about your “EYES”!
If you have been around OT for any period of time, you may have heard your child’s therapist talk about visual motor skills and include activities within their session to strengthen these skills, but visual skills go much further than just the eyes! I would like to provide you with a quick rundown of a […]
Minimal Pairs
Minimal pairs are words that differ by only 1 phoneme (sip dip). It is a quick way of helping your child break the habit of substituting 1 sound for another sound. The goal of using minimal pairs is to help your child understand how they say the word determines the meaning. Ask your speech therapist for minimal pair resources! -Shelley Zepp,SLP
Indoor Sensory Play
We are all waiting for the sunshine and warmer days ahead to give our kids the benefits of playing outside. Until then, you may be wondering how to fill the time indoors on weekends or between school and bedtime. Let’s look at some options to help give kids the sensory experiences they crave without having […]
Sensory strategies for Halloween & Beyond:
‘Tis the season for Fall festivals, class parties, fun costumes and trick or treating with friends and family! The air is filled with excited chatter and yummy smells. Streets are lined with lights, pumpkins, and friendly or spooky sights! It is a fun time of year for families, but the Fall/Halloween season can also bring its fair share of hurdles: […]
Attachment Building at Home
As we have all learned over the past year of social distancing, relationships with other people are incredibly important. This is even more true for our children and teens. From day one, we all start building attachments with those around us: caregivers, family, friends, etc. Those relationships help us to learn about ourselves and the world […]
Tips for ADHD in the virtual Classroom
Children with ADHD often benefit from the structure that in-person school provides. Many children will likely continue to have online classes well into 2021. Children with ADHD will need additional support to thrive in the virtual classroom. The following is a list of ideas to help your ADHD child to cope with online learning: Create […]
Feeling stressed? …Your children may be feeling stressed too
by Stephen Betts, LPC, ATR-BC We often think of stress as mainly affecting adults. We may not often stop to consider how stress affects children as well. 2020 has been a stressful year for most people. This year has brought many unexpected changes including health concerns, job losses, changes in daily routines, and working or […]
