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Sensory Tips for Back to School
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The start of the school year is upon us, which can be great for maintaining consistent schedules, but can be daunting due to the amount of ‘new’ for those that have difficulty with change and transitions. It is essential to manage sensory needs in the classroom for…
Read MoreToe Walking: What Can I Do to Fix it?
Toe walking occurs for various reasons which could involve children with Autism who seek certain sensory input or can be caused by spasticity in the calf muscles in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Toe walking is often overlooked, however, it needs to be addressed due to the physical limitations the can come from it. Is…
Read MoreWhat’s the deal With Weighted Blankets?
Weighted blankets are growing in popularity. They claim to reduce anxiety, stress, sleep disorders, sensory disorders, ADD, and the list goes on. So do they really work? The answer is not as simple as ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ It truly depends on each individual’s sensory needs. What is the science behind weighted blankets? Weighted blankets provide…
Read MoreTips for a Fun and Sensory Friendly Halloween
By Maria Keely M.S. OTR/L Halloween is almost here! While Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday for children, it can be very overwhelming for children with sensory processing difficulties. Here are a few tips to make Halloween a sensory friendly, and fun day! Costume Tips Some children prefer specific fabrics and types of materials…
Read MoreSimple Speech and Language Stimulation Techniques for Children 1-3 Years
Not Anticipating: Do not anticipate your child’s every need or desire before he/she has a chance to make them known to you. If your child gets what he/she wants without communicating for it, he/she will not even bother to point, gesture, or possibly talk. Delaying Responses: Delay your responses to your child’s pointing, gestures, or…
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Read MoreNormal Speech Development: When should I expect my child to talk?
All children develop speech and language skills at different times. We as speech language pathologists, however, become concerned when children are falling significantly below their age level for both understanding and talking. Here are a few guidelines you can use to see if your children are developing speech and language skills appropriately:7 months – 1…
Read MorePediaSpeech now specializes in Cleft Lip & Palate
Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that happen while a baby is developing in the uterus. During the 6th to 10th week of pregnancy, the bones and tissues of a baby’s upper jaw, nose, and mouth normally come together (fuse) to form the roof of the mouth and the upper lip. If the tissue…
Read MoreSippy Cup Do’s and Don’t’s
Sippy cups can be a great way for your baby to transition from nursing or bottle-feeding to a regular cup. They can also help improve hand-to-mouth coordination. When your baby has the motor skills to handle a cup, but not the skills to keep the drink from spilling, a sippy cup can give some independence…
Read MoreMorgan’s Wonderland – A Special Place for Special Friends
Morgan’s Wonderland is located in San Antonio, Texas. It is the World’s First Ultra Accessible Family Fun Park designed specifically for children and adults with special needs, their family members, caregivers, friends and the entire community. This 25-acre park is a unique oasis, that through the spirit of inclusion, allows people of all abilities to…
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