Hacks, Tips, and Tricks for Transitioning From School into Summer
By: Esther Han OTR/L, Meghan Matusiak OTR/L, & Sara Sciarrino OTR/L
Before we know it, the school year will be coming to an end. Throughout the academic […]
Global Day of Parents: How to Stay Involved In Your Child’s Therapy
By: Jessica F. Gantman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech and language therapy is most successful when there is a team approach in place. The team includes parents and caregivers!
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A Collaborative Approach to Therapy Through the Lens of an Occupational Therapist
by: Michelle Beck, MOTR
Self-regulation and sensory processing are often linked. Self-regulation is the ability to remain alert and engaged while managing one’s behavior and emotions when faced […]
Why is it important for some kids to have occupational therapy before speech-language therapy?
By Esther Han, OTR/L
Oftentimes, children who are referred for speech-language therapy also face challenges within their overall development. These challenges can, in turn, impact their communication […]
Sensory Diet Activities for Homework Time
By: JJ Mejasic OTR/L
After a long day at school, the last thing a child wants to do is come home and do more work. Homework can be […]
My Favorite Children’s Books For Kids of All Ages
By: Carolyn Hatfield, MS, OTR/L
April 2nd is International Children’s Book Day. Get celebrating and start reading! Reading to your children is essential from […]
Handwriting Hacks for a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder
By: Esther Han OTR/L, Meghan Matusiak OTR/L, and Sara Sciarrino OTR/L
For children with sensory processing disorder (SPD), homework time can be challenging for a number of reasons. […]
How do SLPs help Facilitate Social Communication for Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
By: Elyse Schultz M.S., CCC-SLP, Lindsay Barret M.S., CCC-SLP, Kyle Mutch M.S., CCC-SLP
Developing social communication is often at the heart of therapy for children with autism spectrum […]
Executive Functioning: Planning for Life
By: Kyle Mutch, M.S., CCC-SLP
Children and students can sometimes struggle with academics once they have more expectations on their lunch trays. This is becoming far too common, […]
Sensory Friendly Winter Weather Indoor Games
By: Meghan Matusiak, MS, OTR/L
Winter is in full swing, and, thanks to the cold temps and icy and snowy weather, children now have to spend more time […]