Walking, running and jumping are the building blocks to gross motor play. Most children learn to jump approximately one year after they are able to walk independently; this is typically between two and three years of age. Here are several easy activities you can do at home to help get your child jumping: Just dance,…
Teletherapy sessions look different for every child and every family. That is especially true for those who have a child with special needs. Through teletherapy the physicality of a session shrinks or is removed all together. However, there are still amazing ways to individualize each child’s experience. There are also so many ways to adapt sessions…
Can you imagine waking up each day and having someone tell you what to wear, what to eat, how to behave, what your choices are, and the appropriate way to respond to situations? All before you’ve even stepped foot out the door?! Absolutely not! But, at times, this is exactly what we do to our…
My Child Has A Communication Device, Now What? You have gone through the steps of getting your child fit with the perfect augmentative and alternative communication or AAC device. That is amazing! You have opened up a new world of communication opportunities for your child and the possibilities are endless. If you are looking at…
Telehealth continues to set a precedent in the pediatric therapy world. It may be difficult to identify what this looks like. Especially for those like yourself who have an infant, toddler, or child and are seeking virtual services. Many ask, “What will Telehealth Therapy look like for my baby?” Below are some expectations you would typically…
If you are looking for new ways to facilitate play and language development, look no further than your own home. There is no need to buy more pricey toys; you can create novel and exciting play activities with everyday items you already own. Here are 5 ways to target expressive and receptive language development through…
Change in 2020 Over the past 2 months, my career as a pediatric PT has taken a drastic turn. With schools closing and stay-at-home orders in effect, live physical therapy visits slowly dwindled to nothing. By now, we’ve heard plenty about telehealth and virtual doctor visits. It is important that we all try teletherapy in 2020…
Old Fun in the New Normal With parks and playgrounds closed, a neighborhood walk has become a go-to activity for many families. Although it is always nice to get outside, the same walk time and time again can get a little stale. Here are five ways to make your next neighborhood walk action-packed! 1. Mix…
Getting Started Did you know that children with a history of speech-sound disorders are at risk for reading difficulties? Because of this, it is essential to start working on pre-literacy skills from an early age! Before a child is able to read, there are certain phonological awareness or pre-reading skills that must develop. Phonological awareness…
