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Chewelry
Chewelry is any type of necklace, bracelet, and/or chewing product that is used to provide oral sensory input to children (and even adults) who like to chew on things. Chewing helps to calm, organi...
Sensory Brushing
Sensory brushing was developed by Patricia Wilbarger, MEd, OTR, CAOTA. Its technical name is the Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique & Oral Tactile Technique. This method invol...
Sensory Bins
Sensory bins may be one of the most used things around the clinic by all disciplines. They are just so versatile and fun! Most pre-made sets are labeled as being intended for ages 3 and up. They ar...
Magic Tracks RC
When we say that Magic Tracks RC are a favorite around here, we really mean it! They get requested by both boys and girls. It consists of up to 10 feet of tracks that can be assembled in many shape...
Pancake Pile-Up
Pancake Pile-Up is a fun, interactive. game that can be played with children ages 4 and up. Here are a few ideas for use at home:
Speech & Language: Practice naming the objects in the game, su...
Picasso Tiles
Picasso Tiles are often requested around the clinic by both boys and girls. You only need a little creativity and imagination to begin to use them (but they also have a little instruction book if c...
Pop the Pig
Who doesn’t love a good Family Game Night? They are not only fun but can be used to target so many developmental areas, including social skills, sportsmanship, following directions, reasoning, and ...
Setting Your Child Up For Success In Therapy
Your child will do their best in therapy if they are ready to participate and learn. We have put together a few suggestions for setting your child up for success in therapy.
General:
Make sure ...
Nobody Ever Told Me (or my Mother) That! by Diane Bahr
Nobody Ever Told Me (or my Mother) That! by Diane Bahr is a great resource for parents regarding feeding, breathing, and even speech development. This book was written by a SLP in an easy to read a...
Spring/Summer Shoe Selection
With warmer weather approaching, we'd like to share some "spring/summer" shoe must-haves!
Some things to look for:
Flexible sole
Closed toe
Wide toe box
Little to no toe rise
Slightly elevat...