Imitation, sometimes referred to as “mimicking” or “copying,” is a foundational building block for improving a child’s speech and language skills. Improving this skill allows for children to more accurately produce target speech sounds and grow their vocabulary. Children can start working on their imitation skills as early as 8 months of age. When it comes […]
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Parents are often amused by how simple at-home items can entertain and delight their children, with long stretches of uninterupted play. Meanwhile, elaborate (and expensive) toys get passed by! Whether you are looking for low-cost tools and toys or are familiar with this phemonmenon – we are here for you! Many of these items may
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Have you ever wondered what things you can be doing as a parent/guardian to best help your baby communicate? Here are a few tips and ideas: Baby Talk Baby talk, also known as child-directed speech, is a term used to describe a higher pitched voice, with exaggerated pronunciation of words, and exaggerated facial expressions, also
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Core strength is the foundation of many functional skills for children and adults. Previously in Signs of Poor Core Strength, we talked about signs that may indicate that your child has a weak core. If you think your child may have core weakness, you may be wondering how to improve their core strength. Most often
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The holidays are a wonderful time for friends and family to come together, celebrate, and dine on homemade food and desserts. Did you know that cooking is a great way to target your child’s speech and language skills? It’s true! Including your child in the cooking process can target concepts such as: Vocabulary Ingredients, cooking
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Kids are spending a lot of time on phones, tablets, and computers these days. While we may have concerns about the amount of screen time they are getting, it is also important to pay attention to their posture and any reports of neck, back, shoulder or wrist pain they are experiencing. Posture is a complicated
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When children begin the therapy process, clinicians identify a series of goals to accomplish throughout the plan of care. Goals will vary based on the needs of each child. Rarely do any two children have the same needs in terms of frequency, duration, or length. However, one element that remains the same from child to
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Jumping is an exciting skill for children to learn, and opens up many opportunities for new ways to play and engage with their environment and peers. Most children learn to jump with a 2 foot take off and landing between the ages of 2 and 3, but some children may jump sooner or later than
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Standing is a gross motor skill that is the basis for higher level skills such as walking, running, jumping, etc. It is typically developed by 10-13 months of age. Here are a few at-home tips for supporting your child as they develop independence with standing. Due to hip development avoid full and extensive weight bearing
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Buying shoes for children can feel overwhelming. Finding shoes that are helpful and not harmful can be it’s own challenge. Here are a few suggestions for finding a good pair of shoes for your child’s development and make shopping a bit easier! Things to look for in shoes for new walkers and toddlers: Wide
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