Successful Treatment Techniques for Auditory Processing Disorders: Key Takeaways
By: Meghan Sullivan, MS OTR/L
Here at CommuniKids, our occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists had the pleasure of taking a […]
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: Everything You Need to Know
By: Rachel- Fisch Kaplan MS, CCC-SLP
What are orofacial myofunctional disorders?
Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) are patterns of movement that interfere with the normal growth, development, or function of facial structure. […]
Meet the Therapist: Brycen Raybon, OTR/L
By: Brycen Raybon, OTR/L
About Me
My name is Brycen Raybon and I am an Occupational Therapist. I graduated with my Master of Occupational Therapy degree in May 2019 […]
How to Facilitate Language on the Playground
By: Lindsay Barret MS, CCC-SLP
Although the school year is here again, we still have plenty of warm days left to take advantage of the playground. This is a great place to […]
“Heavy Work” Around The Home
By: Meghan Matusiak, MS, OTR/L
Heavy work is any activity that engages both muscles and joints of the body, whether it involves pushing, pulling, lifting, playing, or moving. […]
Encouraging Positive Behaviors (One Sticker at a Time!)
By: Kyle Mutch M.S., CCC-SLP
Sometimes children need a little extra motivation to demonstrate appropriate behavior. Sticker charts are one of the easiest and simplest ways to provide […]
How to Be a Good Loser
By: Kyle Mutch M.S., CCC-SLP
Let’s face it, no one really likes losing. Not me, not you, and especially not children. Some understand that games and playing with […]
“Scoot” your way to some sensory fun with these 5 Scooter Board Activities
By: Meghan Matusiak, MS OTR/L
You may be wondering, “what am I supposed to do with a scooter board and how will this help my child?” This small […]
Incorporating Speech and Language Therapy in Everyday Activities
By: Katrina Wasserman MA, CCC-SLP
Targeting speech and language goals at home do not always need to be done as a separate activity. As busy parents know, finding […]
Using Visual Schedules for Self-Regulation
By: Michelle Beck, MOTR
Children are often better able to navigate their days and remain self-regulated when they have a routine they can rely on. Visual schedules are […]