Do any other families just absolutely shudder at the idea of mealtimes? Well trust me, you are not alone.
Wondering how to read with your preschooler? You can start reading with your children from as young as birth! Reading is amazing to help support your child develop their ability to talk and understand words, and eventually be able to read and spell those words later on.
Now is the time to start helping your child get ready for school. Even if your child went to school last year, returning to school after a long break is a big change.
After you meet with your lovely speech therapist and a thorough communication assessment has been completed, your therapist may recommend therapy to help your child achieve their communication goals.
OTs talk a lot about pincer grip development. This is when a child can isolate their thumb and index finger to pick something up, rather than using their whole hand.
Handwriting help is one of the most common reasons for referral to an OT and with good reason – Handwriting is HARD!
Gestures are a prelinguistic (pre-talking) skill that are crucial for communicative development. Children use gestures intentionally to communicate with their hands, body or facial movements.
Another one of those milestones which parents have to keep track of.. there are loads! So, I have made an easy visual to help you along your way. Feel free to get in touch and I can send you a copy!
Teaching the concept of long & short sounds, addresses the phonological process of ‘Stopping’. Stopping occurs when a child stops the air flow required to produce some sounds (sh, s, v).
Blossom conducts all assessment and therapy on ZOOM. I chose to take this approach to ensure all children, no matter their geographical location, could access Speech Therapy.
A simple reinforcer which kids love and can enjoy the excitement of via ZOOM. This was a quick activity I completed with a child to gauge whether they were able to produce their /f/ sound.
