Times are Different
Times are Different, But There is Still so Much Good! Times are a little different for our children right now. And for us. Children are not used to their routines being completely changed. They may not tell you they miss school, but it is most likely true that they...
Picky Eaters During the Holidays
In an article from The American Speech and Hearing Association by Melanie Potock, a speech language pathologist and award-winning author, she provides suggestions for feeding a “picky eater” during the holiday season. In her article, “Planning for Holiday Meals for a...
Speech Therapy with a Busy Schedule
Parents and patients do the best they can to balance the ups and downs of a busy schedule. Between practices, school, activities, and doctor appointments, life gets busy! As technology advances, we are becoming more specialized in the delivery options for speech...
Summer Language Fun
It is almost August and you know what that means! Back to school is just around the corner! The good news is that we have a few more fun-filled weeks left! It is the perfect time to get in some last-minute summer fun activities with your children! Summer is such a fun...
Proper Pencil Grasp
Did you know that the proper pencil grasp is an important step towards proper development? A child may present with a pencil grasp that is considered unproductive for a variety of reasons: The child may have an atypical grasp due to lack of core strength causing a...
Easter Fun with Therapy
There are so many exciting Easter activities that we do in our clinic with Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Here are a couple of activities we chose to do this week with our therapy kids. Twinkie Peep Race Car: You will need a twinkie, bunny or chick peep, a...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Having a Happy Halloween can sometimes be a struggle for children with sensory processing challenges. They have difficulty with things from the material their costumes are made of to being around too many people while trick-or-treating or at a Halloween party to being...
4 Factors for Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills
Did you know that there are 4 factors that can greatly impact your child’s fine motor skills? There are four essential bases for fine motor development: 1. Postural Stability 2. Tactile Perception 3. Hand Function 4. Bilateral Coordination What do each of these bases...
Cuddling Babies has Great Benefits for Development
STUDY PROVES THAT CUDDLING BABIES EARLY / OFTEN HAS great BENEFITS Did you know that a new study proves cuddling babies is more than just a way to show affection? Physical touch and skin on skin contact is actually a vital part of caring for babies in the early days....
Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Did you know an accurate diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be made as early as 24 months of age yet the average diagnosis is not made until age 5?! This is concerning because these children at-risk are missing out on therapy during their critical...
Therapy Observation Made Simple
Simply Speaking Speech and Occupational Therapy has made observing your child's therapy session simple yet informative! We have installed an advanced camera/audio system to enable you to sit comfortably in our waiting room and watch your child with his or her...
Boost Children’s Self Esteem
Building Self Confidence Many children struggle with self-esteem issues, especially as they get older. But, did you know that the parents can be partially to blame for stunting the growth of self-confidence? Often times, parents intervene too much when something is...
Sensitive Santa
Sensitive Santa This time of year, the mall is always crowded with shoppers looking for that perfect gift for their loved ones. It is also busy with families going to get their annual picture with Santa. It is always a happy time where the child gets to sit on Santa’s...
Cursive Handwriting
Is cursive being taught at your child’s school? While many schools have opted for the more efficient/convenient form of writing by using keyboards, there is much to be said about the benefits of writing by hand. Research has shown that students remember what they hand...
Down Syndrome Walk
Simply Speaking Speech and Occupational Therapy had a great time today helping out at the Down Syndrome Association of Tulsa's Buddy Walk! Our speech and occupational therapists, along with the Jenks Freshman Pom Squad, had a blast giving away balloons and bracelets...
Speechless
ABC just aired a new comedy TV show revolving around a young man with cerebral palsy and his family titled "Speechless". The show tackles a variety of issues that many families with children with disabilities face while also being a comedy. Some of the issues faced by...