Uplift Therapy Journal

Infant Oral Reflexes

Infant Oral Reflexes

By Rouzan Dishoian, MS, CF SLP  Reflexes are involuntary responses to certain stimuli that help us protect our body from things that can harm us.

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Play and language

By Madison Gwizdalski MS-CCC, SLP “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” ~ Mr. Rogers Flashcards, quizzing, educational television shows… it

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Screen Time 

By Deborah Lee MS, OTR/L Screen time is definitely an advantage for parents to keep their little ones occupied while they have to deal with

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Joint Attention

What is Joint Attention?

By ROUZAN DISHOIAN, MS, CF-SLP Joint attention or shared attention is a shared focus of two individuals on an object. It is achieved when two

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Emotional Intelligence

What is self-regulation?

By Nicole Tutaj MA, OTR/L Self-regulation is one’s ability to manage their behaviors, emotions, attention and adjust depending on the circumstances in the environment. It

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Sensory diets

Sensory Diets

Does your child having a difficult time focusing? Are they always on the go? Climbing furniture, seeking touch, crashing into objects, placing inedible items in

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Sound Machines

By Madison Gwizdalski MS, CCC-SLP  There’s been a lot of noise recently regarding whether the use of sounds machines is helpful or harmful to babies.

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Messy Play

By Erica Gliga MOT, OTR/L With the weather getting warmer, you may be getting outside more with your little ones. Whether inside or outside, messy

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Managing Screen Time

Managing Screen Time

Nicole Tutaj, MA, OTR/L Managing screen time in this digital age is something many of us struggle with. What’s the right amount of screen time

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Occupational Therapy Parent Coaching

Parent Coaching

By Ani Oganesyan OTR/L How can you make the most out of your occupational therapy sessions? Simple, get involved in sessions! Parent involvement leads to

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What is Motor Planning? 

By: Christine Hemelians, MSOT, OTR/L Most families that seek services are familiar with the terms fine and gross motor skills, or delayed receptive and expressive

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Explaining Meltdowns After School

By: Christine Hemelians, MSOT, OTR/L  Does your child have difficulty transitioning during school pick-up? Are pick-ups met with crying, screaming, yelling, pushing, hitting, and so

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The Power of Playdough

By Madison Gwizdalski MS-CCC, SLP Play-dough is an all-time favorite toy at Uplift Therapy Center. Curious about why this toy is a staple for our

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Sensory Strategies for Bedtime

By: Christine Hemelians, MSOT, OTR/L  Did you know that difficulties with sensory integration can negatively impact sleep? Close to 30% of children have trouble sleeping;

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Preparing for a Haircut 

By: Christine Hemelians, MSOT, OTR/L Sensory processing disorder affects participation in everyday self-care tasks such as grooming, feeding, and getting dressed. Children who have difficulty

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Benefits of Social Interaction

As children develop, they start using both verbal and nonverbal communication for a variety of purposes like requesting, commenting, and sharing. By observing and participating

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Feeding Difficulties

By Angela Kurdzhukyan MS, OTR/L Have you ever wondered why your toddler refuses to eat certain foods? Or why they have a limited repertoire of

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Stuttering boy

What is Stuttering?

By Madison Gwizdalski MS-CCC, SLP All of us experience moments of disfluency in our speech. Do you remember a time when you felt stuck or

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Talk like me, mommy!

By Russell Strause, MS-CCC, SLP Have you ever wondered why adults talk to babies as if they were one? Have you caught yourself exaggerating your

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Communication Temptation

By Deanna Sargsyan MS, CF-SLP As a parent, you are your child’s interpreter. You know when they’re hungry, when they want to take a nap,

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