Some of our earliest and fondest memories from childhood come from being read to and singing along to nursery rhymes. There’s a reason that “Wheels on The Bus” and “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” come so natural to us. The repetitive nature of these sing-a-long rhymes makes them easy to memorize. Above all, Nursery rhymes pave the…
Walking, running and jumping are the building blocks to gross motor play. Most children learn to jump approximately one year after they are able to walk independently; this is typically between two and three years of age. Here are several easy activities you can do at home to help get your child jumping: Just dance,…
Can you imagine waking up each day and having someone tell you what to wear, what to eat, how to behave, what your choices are, and the appropriate way to respond to situations? All before you’ve even stepped foot out the door?! Absolutely not! But, at times, this is exactly what we do to our…
My Child Has A Communication Device, Now What? You have gone through the steps of getting your child fit with the perfect augmentative and alternative communication or AAC device. That is amazing! You have opened up a new world of communication opportunities for your child and the possibilities are endless. If you are looking at…
If you are looking for new ways to facilitate play and language development, look no further than your own home. There is no need to buy more pricey toys; you can create novel and exciting play activities with everyday items you already own. Here are 5 ways to target expressive and receptive language development through…
Old Fun in the New Normal With parks and playgrounds closed, a neighborhood walk has become a go-to activity for many families. Although it is always nice to get outside, the same walk time and time again can get a little stale. Here are five ways to make your next neighborhood walk action-packed! 1. Mix…
Telehealth, is the process of providing Speech, Physical, Occupational, or Behavioral (ABA) therapy services virtually. This can be done with the use of real time video meeting software. Options include, Zoom, Skype or Facetime on a computer, laptop, phone or tablet. Especially during these times, teletherapy has been proven to be helpful to many families that decide…
How to Deal with Tantrums If you have a child, know a child, or have ever been a child, then you likely know what tantrums are… ☺ While there will never be one answer for dealing with each melt down, it is important to arm yourself as a caregiver with multiple approaches to both feel…
Getting Started Did you know that children with a history of speech-sound disorders are at risk for reading difficulties? Because of this, it is essential to start working on pre-literacy skills from an early age! Before a child is able to read, there are certain phonological awareness or pre-reading skills that must develop. Phonological awareness…
What is toe walking? Toe walking is a walking or gait pattern where a child is on their tip toes without their heels touching the ground for part or all of their gait cycle. Toe walking can vary in its severity and presentation. Some cases may have heels raised very high off the ground, while…
By 10 months, your baby is probably really moving or really trying to move! Every moment should feel like a new adventure for them and changing diapers should be like a wrestling match! During this time of increase exploration, it is important that your child’s development continues to progress symmetrically. So, let’s get your baby…
As a general rule, one of the best things you can do for baby motor development is to have a lot of floor time. Playing on the floor, especially on their tummy, is the best way for your baby to learn to move. Limit time spent in car seats, rock’n’ plays, bouncers, exercise saucers, swings,…
To Our CPTWC Families: You’re Doing Great! Parents always take on many roles in their children’s lives, but due to the shelter in place order parents are doing more than ever. You are now your child’s parent, caretaker, teacher, playmate, therapist, and more. You may be juggling this with a new work-from-home schedule, or you…
October is AAC awareness month! You might be thinking, “I’ve heard the term AAC used often, but what is it?” Let’s break it down and teach you the AAC Basics for you. AAC Defined: Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an umbrella term that encompasses the communication methods used to supplement or replace speech or…
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month which makes it the perfect time to have a conversations about your child’s hearing and their speech and language development. Your child most likely had a newborn hearing screening following birth. However, some hearing losses can begin months or years after birth. Stay tuned into how…
