Helpful Food Tips for “Picky Eaters”

Written by: Chandon Hines, M.S.OTR/L Did you know that there are at least 32 steps to eating?! That makes feeding and eating THE MOST complex action that humans perform on a daily basis. It involves all 8 of our sensory systems (taste, smell, touch, hearing, sight, proprioception, vestibular, and interoception) as well as each of […]

ON THE GO SENSORY BAG

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Make Your Own Sensory Bag Ellisa Baker, OTR/L Looking for some sensory suggestions “On the GO” this summer? Ms. Ellisa put together some great suggestions so you can make your own On the Go Sensory Bag, to meet a variety of sensory needs!

New CDC Milestones as Seen from a Speech Therapist’s Perspective

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With the recent release of the CDC’s new developmental milestones, there has been a lot of buzz about how to interpret and use these new recommendations. As parents and practitioners, our ultimate goal is to do what is best for our children, but sometimes it is hard to know exactly what that is when information […]

Minimal Pairs

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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

Indoor Sensory Play

We are all waiting for the sunshine and warmer days ahead to give our kids the benefits of playing outside. Until then, you may be wondering how to fill the time indoors on weekends or between school and bedtime. Let’s look at some options to help give kids the sensory experiences they crave without having […]

Getting My COVID-19 Vaccine!

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We created this social story to help families who have chosen to have their child vaccinated.  This is not intended to imply what choice a family should or should not make for their child.  As always, we encourage you to talk with your child’s pediatrician about what is right for them.  If the vaccine is […]

Sensory strategies for Halloween & Beyond:

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‘Tis the season for Fall festivals, class parties, fun costumes and trick or treating with friends and family! The air is filled with excited chatter and yummy smells. Streets are lined with lights, pumpkins, and friendly or spooky sights! It is a fun time of year for families, but the Fall/Halloween season can also bring its fair share of hurdles: […]

Tips for Back-to-School Transition

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Preparing children to return to school after a fun-filled summer is not always an easy task. The transition back to school can be really tough on kids and their families. For many kids this year, returning to school will mean going back for the first time since the pandemic began. Beginning a new school year […]