Sensory Motor Skills: What are they and why are they important?
Sensory motor skills are the basic foundation for learning. All the activities and movements we did as infants, toddlers, and children help prepare our bodies and our brain to learn…. Read more »
An OT’s Guide to a Sensational Summer
Summer is a great time to relax and change our routines. Less structure sometimes leads to boredom. Here are some fun activities to engage in with your child to help… Read more »
Joint Attention: A Critical Skill in Language Development
Children with autism have a particular difficulty in their social relationships and are often more interested in and engaged by their own thoughts and sensations than by other people or… Read more »
Breaking Down Pragmatic Communication Skills
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience delays in the area of pragmatics, also known as the rules for social language. Children may produce long and complex sentences and… Read more »
Practicing Predictable Situations for Social-Emotional Learning
Everyday predictable situations can be used to increase a child’s social-emotional learning. Social-emotional learning is the process through which children and adults acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to recognize… Read more »
The Skill of Teaching Social Skills
Social skills are the skills we have to get along with other people. Social skills can be as basic as saying hello and goodbye, or smiling and making eye contact… Read more »
Using LEGOs to Build Social Skills and Language
Social skills play a role in all stages of life from family relationships and friendships to romantic relationships and career success. Social skills are a challenge for many children with… Read more »
Small Communication Changes, Great Results
Children diagnosed with receptive and expressive language delays frequently miss the subtle communication cues in their communication interactions with others. They often need additional support to take notice of those… Read more »
What is a Sensory Diet and Why Does My Child Need One?
Every person explores, feels, and senses her environment differently. For some people, playing soothing background music helps increase focus, while for others, all background noise is distracting. A sensory diet… Read more »
Social Communication Development in Toddlers
If you have ever been confused or concerned by your child’s communication and social skills, know that you’re not alone. Many parents wonder whether their child is adequately communicating and… Read more »
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