Dyslexia is one of the most common language learning disorders, but did you know we can observe warning signs of dyslexia before a child even begins learning to read? We can! Dyslexia affects a variety of language skills not simply reading and writing, so we may observe potential signs of dyslexia or other language disorders […]
Written by Shayla Frazier What is visual memory? Visual Memory is one part of a large arena known as visual perceptual skills. Visual memory focuses on one’s ability to recall visual information that has been seen. Visual memory is a critical factor in reading and writing. When a child is writing a word, he must […]
Reading daily to your child is one of the best ways to encourage language development. Books allow you to introduce your child to a wide range of vocabulary and situations that your child might not otherwise encounter in their typical day. They allow your child to think through challenging situations, understand the sequence of events, […]
As a parent or guardian of a newborn, you will frequently read how important it is for babies to have “tummy time”. It sounds simple enough in the literature, but sometimes parents will give up because their babies will wail each time you lay them on their tummy. So for this blog, I wanted to […]
Gone are the days when my friends and I would try to bounce each other off a trampoline and over the neighbors fence. Safety is always on the forefront of our minds these days, but as we all know, things happen. More and more kids are enrolling in competitive sports (instead of doing dumb tricks […]
Ashley Hopkins, who was recently trained in Orton-Gillingham, explains how this multi-sensory approach to reading fits into her Speech Therapy sessions. We are proud to offer this service in our Chelsea and Birmingham locations. Reading has always been a passion of mine. I love children’s books and try to incorporate them into my speech therapy […]
Here at Child’sPlay Therapy Center, we’re already getting ready for Fall and school schedules. As the summer winds down, and you enjoy these last few weeks of freedom and togetherness, please consider some of these tips for language-packed, summer fun. Play outside- get active with your kids. Get them up earlier to start getting back […]
Use this list of the typical progression of grasping patterns that develop in the first year to give your child the most appropriate toys and activities for each stage. There are several motivating ways to help your baby develop the varying grasp patterns which will eventually lead to a variety of fine motor skills as […]
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Parents often ask what they can do at home to help their child meet therapy goals. As therapists we often have recommendations and strategies for home to give you, and we will certainly send home homework from time to time. But, […]
As parents, you are the model for your child’s language. All parents stay busy, but each day is filled with opportunities to teach language skills to your child. Whether in the car, in the grocery store, or at home during daily routines, you have the best opportunity to show your child how to talk! There […]
