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Introducing CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins: OT-Created Play for Home
At Connect the Dots, we believe some of the best learning happens through play. That’s why we’re excited to introduce something new: CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins! If you’ve been in our clinic, chances are you’ve seen one of our Occupational Therapist Emma Tims’ creative sensory bins. From themed activities to thoughtful details, Emma has a…
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Why Regulation Comes Before Learning: Helping Kids Focus Starts with the Nervous System
Many parents notice their child struggling to focus, stay on task, or follow instructions at school. Teachers often say things like: “Your child has trouble focusing.” “They seem distracted during lessons.” “They struggle to sit still or follow directions.” It’s easy to assume the problem is simply attention. But in most cases, the real challenge…
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Introducing CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins: OT-Created Play for Home
At Connect the Dots, we believe some of the best learning happens through play. That’s why we’re excited to introduce something new: CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins! If you’ve been in our clinic, chances are you’ve seen one of our Occupational Therapist Emma Tims’ creative sensory bins. From themed activities to thoughtful details, Emma has a…
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Why Regulation Comes Before Learning: Helping Kids Focus Starts with the Nervous System
Many parents notice their child struggling to focus, stay on task, or follow instructions at school. Teachers often say things like: “Your child has trouble focusing.” “They seem distracted during lessons.” “They struggle to sit still or follow directions.” It’s easy to assume the problem is simply attention. But in most cases, the real challenge…
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Is Your Baby Skipping Crawling? Here’s What Parents Should Know
Crawling on hands and knees is a vital milestone that supports coordination, strength, and sensory integration. When crawling is skipped…
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Flat Head in Babies: 5 Expert-Recommended Tips to Support Healthy Head Shape
Becoming a new parent comes with a lot of surprises; some sweet, some confusing, and some you never saw coming……
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Effective Strategies to Help Your Child Who Stutters Speak with Confidence
If you have a child that stutters, you may wonder how to support them in speaking more fluently and confidently….
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Speech Regression in Kids: What It Means and How to Help
It can be incredibly challenging for families when a child experiences a regression in speech and language skills. A regression…
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Toe-Walking in Children: 5 Simple At-Home Exercises to Encourage Flat Feet
Toe-walking, where a child walks on the balls of their feet instead of their heels, is common in toddlers but…
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A Speech Therapist’s Guide to Language-Rich Screen Time
Screen time doesn’t have to be a passive experience — with a little intention, it can become a tool for…
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5 Kid-Friendly Yoga Ball Exercises
When it comes to physical therapy for children, the key is to make the exercises both fun and effective. One…
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Boost Speech & Communication at Home with Pretend Play
As speech therapists, one of our favorite tools for language development in children is pretend play. Not only does it…
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Why Therapists Love Peanut Balls—and How You Can Use Them at Home!
If you’ve heard your child’s therapist mention a “peanut ball” and pictured a bouncy snack—don’t worry, you’re not the only…
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