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Why ABA and Early Intervention?
Applied behavior analysis, also known as ABA or ABA therapy, is a research-based treatment that has been shown to be effective for individuals with a variety of behavioral and developmental conditions. It is more comprehensive than early intervention and is most commonly used to address problematic or dangerous behaviors and to improve skill deficits…
Read MoreBalloon Fun to increase Gross Motor Skills
Wondering how you can work on your child’s gross motor development without fancy equipment? Below are 5 activities that address strengthening, balance, motor planning, coordination, and range of motion, all using just one simple object you likely already have at home—a balloon! 1. Bench Pose Balloon Float: Start sitting on the floor with your hands…
Read MoreCup Drinking for Infants and Toddlers
When it is time to give up the bottle, many parents struggle with what cup is developmentally appropriate for their children as they grow. There are so many options available on the market, it can be overwhelming. It is also common that children and parents want to hold onto the bottle as long as…
Read MoreFive Ways to Work on Preschool Language Skills at Home
Read a story aloud and have your child answer a variety of questions Between the ages of 4-5 children should be able to answer and ask wh- questions independently (who, what, when, where and why). This is also a way to work on story recall (preschool aged children should be able to recall…
Read MoreStrategies For Hair cutting
Removing the fear of sight and sound of the clippers/scissors Slowly introduce clippers/scissors placing across the room and moving closer as tolerated Once tolerated nearby, slowly introduce sound by turning clippers on across the room and moving closer as tolerated Present preferred activity for distraction during introduction of clippers/scissors Utilize vibrating massager to desensitize…
Read MoreWhat Can I do at home to help my child’s language skills improve?
Strategies for Little Ones: Offer choices embedded into daily routines. This can be in ANY routine! Try offering visual options for choices of cups, shirts to wear, toys, snacks etc. This creates an opportunity for your little one to make a request by pointing, or imitation! Be sure to choose some time in your…
Read MoreSocial Stories for Children
Social Stories What is a social story? A social story tells about a social experience a child may encounter whether it be at home, school, the playground; anywhere at all. They are learning tools for teachers, therapists and parents to utilize when teaching children about a social situation and helping to provide guidance for when…
Read MoreCalming strategies
Calming strategies to help your child RETURN to the Green zone Breathing Techniques 1. Lazy 8 Breathing – begin with your finger on the star. Trace around the left side of the eight slowly while breathing in. Then trace around the right side of the eight while breathing out. 2. Star Breathing – Begin…
Read MoreSensory Home Program
These strategies require no special equipment, just your imagination and household items! All of these strategies can be used for increased sensory processing, self-regulation, calming, and attention. Animal Walks Crab Walk Bear Walk Penguin Walk Tall Giraffe Walk Frog Jumps Bunny Hops Have your child walk like an animal to weight bear through all…
Read MoreFun and FUNctional Ways to Use Sidewalk Chalk
The sun is shining, the air is getting warmer, and we can finally enjoy playing outside again. Why not make FUNctional use out of one of everyone’s favorite outdoor toys – sidewalk chalk! Here are a few ways to mix up the classic tool – keep it interesting and new for your kiddo and work…
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