Simple Tips to Encourage Turn-Taking and Why It’s an Important Skill
By: Lindsay Barret MS, CCC-SLP
Turn-taking is one of the most common foundational skills we teach our children. Similarly to saying “please and thank you,” turn-taking is […]
Signs Your Child May Need Occupational Therapy
Michelle Beck, MS, OTR/L
The question I am asked most frequently is, “What’s occupational therapy?” The runner-up is, “Do you […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 Fine Motor Activities to Treat Your Kids to This Halloween
By: Sara Sciarrino, MS, OTR/L
Working on increasing your child’s fine motor skills doesn’t have to be scary! Here are […]
7 Ways to Get Rid of the Pacifier
By: Katrina Wasserman M.S., CCC-SLP
Pacifiers are wonderful until they are not! Getting rid of the pacifier is a rite of passage for parents and children. It can be an […]
Household Items to Improve Your Child’s Articulation Skills
By: Lindsay Barret MS, CCC-SLP
If you look around your home, something you’ve likely been doing more of these last few years than ever before, you will find several items you can […]
How to Use Everyday Household Items to Improve Fine Motor Skills
By: Brycen Raybon, MOTR/L
Sensory gyms and occupational therapy sessions provide so much room to move around, be creative, and they provide a variety of supplies and equipment which may not be […]