How Playtime Can Boost Your Child’s Speech and Language Skills
ContentsThe Power of PlaytimeWhy Playtime Matters for Speech and Language DevelopmentHow Play Boosts Specific Language Skills1. Vocabulary Building2. Sentence Formation3. Social Interaction4. Understanding and Following InstructionsPractical Playtime Strategies to Support Speech Development1. Narrate Everyday Activities2. Use Songs and Rhymes3. Incorporate Sensory Play4. Encourage Pretend Play5. Ask Open-Ended QuestionsCommon Challenges and How to Address ThemChallenge 1: […]
Pediatric Physical Therapist’s Toy Gift Guide
By Francesca Resurreccion Looking for the perfect holiday gift that’s both fun and beneficial? As a pediatric physical therapist, I’ve curated a list of toys that align with key developmental milestones, helping babies build strength, coordination, and motor skills to help them grow and explore in meaningful ways. 0-3 months: During this stage, I focus […]
ST Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is upon us! If you’re a parent in need of gift ideas for your little one, read on because we’ve got you covered. The toy and product suggestions listed below have been carefully selected for their ability to target important developmental skills. When used effectively, and in partnership with your speech therapist, […]
OT Holiday Gift Guide
By Melissa Perlee The holiday season is upon us! If you’re a parent in need of gift ideas for your little one, read on because we’ve got you covered. The toy and product suggestions listed below have been carefully selected for their ability to target important developmental skills. When used effectively, and in partnership with […]
Tummy Time and Reflux
By Francesca Resurreccion, PT, DPT Tummy time is an important activity for infants to help strengthen their neck, shoulders, and back musculature in order to build a strong foundation for the rest of their big milestones: rolling, sitting, crawling, and eventually walking. For babies with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), tummy time can be challenging. Understanding reflux […]
3 Tips for Incorporating AAC Into Your Daily Routines
By Cheyenne Yiu MS, CF-SLP October is AAC Awareness Month! AAC stands for Alternative and Augmentative Communication. It includes any form of communication other than spoken language, including writing, sign language, pictures, gestures, facial expressions, communication boards (also called core boards), and speech-generating devices such as an iPad. We all use AAC on a daily […]
The Importance of Crawling
By Nicole Crisan, PT, DPT Does your child need to crawl? Crawling serves as an important step for independent mobility. This skill typically emerges between 7-10 months of age. Crawling works on various aspects of development such as strengthening, bilateral coordination, motor planning, sensory integration, spatial awareness, and cognitive development. The skills learned by crawling […]
A Parent’s Comprehensive Guide To Optimizing Your Child’s Diet
ContentsUsing MyPlate to Give Your Child The Best Diet for Growth and DevelopmentMyPlate: A Nutrition Guide for Every Stage of LifeFruits and Vegetables: Eating the Rainbow for HealthParenting tip for Picky Eaters: Grains: Prioritizing Whole Grains for Lasting EnergyPractical tip for Introducing Whole Grains: Protein: Essential for Growth and DevelopmentTips for Increasing Protein:Dairy: Building Strong Bones with […]
Understanding the 8 Senses: A Comprehensive Guide to Sensory Processing in Children
(Including: understanding sensory processing in children and, offering a comprehensive sensory guide for parents) Have you ever wondered how your child experiences the world around them? It might surprise you to learn that children do this through more than just the commonly known five senses—sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. There are also three additional […]
Funding Options for Assistive Devices for Children with Communication Difficulties
By Rouzan Dishoian, MS, CCC-SLP Finding funding for assistive devices for your child can be a challenging process. Here are four key ways to seek financial support: Funding Through the Regional Center The Regional Center offers valuable support, especially for children under three years of age who receive services through them: Begin by consulting […]