by Jason Busse | Feb 17, 2023 | Parallel Play
Why is reading so important? Experiencing and engaging in language-rich interactions helps children develop communication skills, patience, empathy, and literacy—all of which are critical to success in school and beyond. Reading and language skills begin to develop...
by Jason Busse | Feb 3, 2023 | Parallel Play
Beckman Philosophy for Transitioning to Straw and Open Cups: Teaching Drinking: First need to find the utensil (cup, straw, bottle) that is easiest for the client to use for drinking Working to change muscle control Easiest drinking utensil is a flexible straw with a...
by Jason Busse | Feb 1, 2023 | Parallel Play
Speech Language Pathologists can work on Oral Motor Skills, but many do not understand the importance of these specific skills. Oral motor strength and stability play into a child’s overall speech intelligibility as well as swallowing skills. When assessing oral...
by Jason Busse | Jan 9, 2023 | EYT
All of the information on the internet can become overwhelming. Here are some tips to decide if your child would benefit from occupational therapy! Fine & Visual Motor: Note the child who: Uses an immature grasp (fisted) Unable to draw basic shapes Unable to...
by Jason Busse | Dec 28, 2022 | Parallel Play, Therapy
All of the information on the internet can become overwhelming. Here are some tips to decide if your child would benefit from speech therapy! Language based red flags: Note the child who: Does not appear to understand when others speak, even though hearing is normal...
by Jason Busse | Dec 23, 2022 | Therapy
Speech and Language: Receptive Language Pays attention to short story and answers basic questions about it Understands complex questions (why, how) Understands spatial concepts such as “behind” and “next to” Expressive Language: Uses 200-300 words Can describe how to...
by Jason Busse | Dec 22, 2022 | Therapy
Speech and Language: Receptive Language Understands simple who, what, where questions Identifies colors and categories (e.g., food and clothing) Can follow simple directions, even if stimulus objects are not in sight Expressive Language: Talks about events that have...
by Jason Busse | Dec 20, 2022 | Parallel Play
Speech and Language: Receptive Language (what you understand): Understands words through function (e.g., what you cut with) Can carry out 2-3 step directions Understands why questions Understands pronouns such as I, you, and he Attends to a book or toy for 2-3 minutes...
by Jason Busse | Nov 26, 2022 | Parallel Play
Shopping for your little one can become overwhelming with all of the different toys and games out there! These games and toys are great additions to your toy collection that can aid in your child’s overall development. Check out what games and toys our pediatric...
by Jason Busse | Nov 18, 2022 | Therapy
Speech and Language: Receptive Language (what you understand): Comprehends action words (i.e., jump, throw, kick, slide) Follows simple 1-step instructions (i.e., sit down) Points to familiar items in a book when asked Understands prepositions as (in, on, under)...
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