If you watch a typically-developing seven- or eight-month-old child for an hour, you will see them move and assume a wide range of positions. There is an amazing amount of variety in their movement. Variety is important – we want our children to be comfortable and able to play in sitting, on their back, on…
Your speech-language pathologist/speech therapist may recommend that your child could benefit from AAC, but what is AAC? Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a term used to encompass all forms of communication, other than oral speech, to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. We all use AAC to communicate throughout the day. We may use gestures…
MY CHILD WONT EAT! Some tips/techniques to help! No parent imagines that feeding their child is going to be a difficult task. I look back at my own childhood and thought about how much I loved to eat at a young age, and there was no food that I would refuse. However, after becoming a…
Supplies: Yogurt Food Coloring Plastic bowls Spoons Paper Painting…and making…edible finger paint is a great activity for toddlers! Measuring, mixing and painting gives them the opportunity to practice early math and science skills, while experiencing the sensory input of paint on their hands. It was a hit! Steps: Have your child spoon out a few…
