Oral-Motor Practice at Home
By: Kim Lorenzet, M.S., CCC/SLP
Oral-motor skills (movement of the jaw, lips, and tongue) are important in the development of articulation and eating. As an SLP, I am often asked by parents, […]
Thinking about Starting Solids?
By: Kyle Mutch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Welcome grown-ups! You’ve navigated your child’s feeding journey through breast feeding, latching, pumping, formula, bottles, nipples, and now you’re ready to start your baby on solids. This […]
Tummy Time
By: Lizzy Cingari MSOT, OTR/L
Tummy time is prime time for babies to strengthen their neck, shoulders, and trunk muscles. Strengthening of their trunks carries over to various other areas of development […]
Tell me about Alternative and Augmentative Communication
By: Ellen Leibsly, M.S., CCC-SLP
Have you ever used an AAC before? The odds are that you probably have! Sending an email and writing notes are both things we use daily to […]
DIY Taste-Safe Tactile Activities for Home
By: Brycen Raybon, MOTR/L
When spending time at home and indoors, it’s easy to feel stuck in a rut or tired of toys and games that are laying around the house. By […]
Movement Breaks to Assist in Learning
By: Michelle Beck, MOTR
Adding opportunities for movement throughout a child’s day is essential for the process of learning and producing a high-quality academic environment. These strategies can be used if your […]
Maximize Your Morning Routine
By: Tamara Funabashi, M.S., CCC-SLP
Executive functioning skills are essential for goal-oriented tasks. They are embedded in every tasks we do at any age. Executive functioning skills include the ability to plan, […]
The Hidden Benefits of Teletherapy
By: Lindsay Barret MS, CCC-SLP
While teletherapy may not be ideal or appropriate for everyone, there are several aspects of virtual sessions that challenge the exact therapeutic goals our children are working […]
“I’m Looking to Buy New Toys/Games For the House to Support my Child’s OT skills. What Should I buy?”
By: Brycen Raybon, OTR/L
For children, one of their primary daily occupations is play. The toys and games that children use while participating in play facilitate development and skills used in everyday […]
How to Create Structure During Unstructured Times
By: Lindsay Barret MS, CCC-SLP
Lack of structure, routine, and changes of scenery have been common for children since the onset of Covid-19. Significant changes took place and a sense of normalcy […]