Minimal pairs are words that differ by only 1 phoneme (sip dip). It is a quick way of helping your child break the habit of substituting 1 sound for another sound. The goal of using minimal pairs is to help your child understand how they say the word determines the meaning. Ask your speech therapist for minimal pair resources! -Shelley Zepp,SLP
I have been an occupational therapist for 3 years now, which feels both like forever and no time at all when I think about it. I have worked with kids aged from 6 weeks old to 19 years old, seen a variety of diagnoses/presentations/conditions, and learned more from the kids I’ve had the pleasure […]
We know our kids are dealing with a lot of changes as schools and therapy clinics transition to distance learning and telehealth models. One thing that may be overlooked is their access to therapeutic equipment that they were using in the classroom or clinic. Here are a few ways to recreate common OT tools using […]
We know school closures can be intimidating and confusing for our kiddos (and adults!), so we have put together this resource to help you think about what to do during the few weeks off. Below please find some tips, activity ideas, and a list of online resources aimed at providing parents with academic, creative, functional, […]
Heading back to school is an exciting time! For school-aged children who stutter, it can also be a time of great anxiety. As an SLP who works with children who stutter, I am often asked by parents, “What can my child’s teacher do to help ease my child’s anxiety about stuttering at school?” Teachers play […]
No one can question the fact that technology has changed how we do things. One of the things it has changed is written communication. Most of us depend on technology on a daily basis to communicate via e-mails and texts. Today’s schools provide students with access to computers and tablets for research as well as […]
When a parent has concerns about their child’s development, behavior, or academic progress, they often don’t know where to turn. Child’sPlay Therapy Center, conveniently located in Hoover, provides a variety of therapeutic and academic services to children age birth through teens, who may be struggling in a variety of areas. At Child’sPlay, you will find […]
