December is… Holiday (aka toy) Season!
While we recognize that not all families celebrate the holidays in the month of December, many of them do, and often look for recommendations for developmentally appropriate, fun and enriching toys for their little ones. We are here to help! If you’ve gotten all of your holiday shopping done already (high-five!) then be sure to
November is… Time for Thanksgiving!
November is… Time for Thanksgiving! This November, we are focusing on the use of carrier phrases to help children state their wants/needs using phrases or sentences and on modifications that can be made during Thanksgiving gatherings for the sensory-sensitive child. Time for your child to say, “I want turkey!” or “I need a sensory
October is…National Physical Therapy Month!
October is… National Physical Therapy Month! Developmental milestones are exciting steps in a child’s journey from a baby to a toddler and a toddler to a child, but they can also create a lot of stress and anxiety when parents feel like an expected skill is lagging way behind. Physical delays are often the first
Ways to Increase Your Child’s Verbal Skills
Ways to Increase Your Child’s Verbal Skills Language development is pretty amazing. While there is a large variance among children regarding when they develop language skills, its acquisition generally follows a predictable sequence. Whether a child with typical language development is 12 months old and beginning to form words or is demonstrating delays as a
Encouraging Speech And Sensory Exploration This Summer
Encouraging Speech and Sensory Exploration this Summer Summer is a wonderful time to let go of inhibitions, embrace spontaneity and just enjoy the tide of life- but these are all easier said than done when you’re a parent whose child feels the opposite. When children feel anxiety and/or resist the unknown, spontaneity feels less like
CTC Holistic Child & Family Support Counseling
The added stress and physical demands on parents and guardians of a child with special needs may result in feelings of being overwhelmed, worried, angry, sad, and exhausted. The American Medical Association has recently focused on care of the caretaker and recognizes that supporting the caregiver’s health and well-being positively affects the health of
Autism Awareness Month!
There is a lot to celebrate in the month of April. The weather forecast showcases increasingly warmer days (with the occasional Chicago snow setback), trees begin to sport fresh buds, and sunlight stretches further and further into the evening. April also reminds us to reflect on Autism- more specifically, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)- and
Put the “NEW” in Nutrition this National Nutrition Month!
It’s not a secret… We at Children’s Therapy Connections are a little nuts about nutrition! But for good reason: whether a physical therapist is working on increased range of motion and movement, an occupational therapist is working on increasing tolerance of food textures, or a speech-language pathologist is working to improve attention to listening
National Children’s Dental Health Month!
It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month! Our newsletter this month highlights the importance of dental hygiene and the role of nutrition in dental health. Here are some “warm-up” pointers to keep in mind: Remember to book and maintain your child’s dental visits on a regular basis. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that
