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Speech-Language Pathologists: More Than They Appear Understanding the Role of an SLP and Celebrating Our Very Own! We are about to say “See you later” to May, but not without taking a moment to recognize something important. May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, a time to honor the vital work of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and

How Aware Are You of OT Awareness Month? Shining a Light On Our Playful Pros April may soon be coming to a close, but not before this month’s newsletter honors the profession of a really special group of people— pediatric occupational therapists! While all OTs have a special place in our hearts, there is

Blossoming Skills: How Springtime Encourages Therapy Progress Spring is a pretty and precious time in the carousel of our four seasons. To see the natural environment quite literally come alive before your eyes is the reason that spring is associated with a multitude of life’s greatest gifts: love, fertility, innocence, playfulness, hope, and new

From Breakfast to Dinner: Healthy Meal Ideas for Kids A fresh year requires a fresh take on mealtimes Let’s talk about…food! Chances are, if you are a parent of young ones and aren’t particularly a renowned chef in the kitchen, mealtimes can begin to feel monotonous. This is particularly true for parents of children

Mindful Gift-Giving and Cultivating Gratitude Thoughtfully guide your family towards habits of thankfulness Whether you are the type to have your Christmas shopping done by Halloween or to scramble online or in stores a few days before Santa makes his debut, November seems to be the most popular month to buy for our loved

Coming to Our Senses During Sensory Awareness Month Learn about our sensory systems and when they are out of sorts October is Sensory Awareness Month! For this month’s newsletter, we dive into the eight (yes – eight!) senses of the human body and outline their function as well as signs of dysfunction. While awareness

Falling for Fall Celebrating Nature’s Most Colorful Season Whether you’re a fan of it or not, it’s finally here in all its glory: fall! As we settle into the official start of the autumn season, it’s worth examining all the rich tastes, smells, sights and experiences that truly make this time of year glow.

The Silent Supporters Understanding and Aiding Siblings of Children with Disabilities In the field of pediatric therapy, it’s easy to guess that time and attention are focused primarily on children with disabilities. This focus extends to their parents as well, who require education and support to help them on their journey in parenting a

From Sight to Insight: Understanding Functional Vision How Skills Beyond Clarity Help Our Children See Clearly When considering the importance of our body’s senses, the sense that is arguably valued the most is vision. Those who have vision cannot imagine a life without it. Those who lose quality of vision, through age or trauma,

The Overlooked Impact of ADHD How mental health is important to identify and treat in ADHD May, symbolizing renewal and growth as we plant our gardens and tend to them, has also become a month during which we acknowledge something just as prone to thriving or suffering due to inattention: our mental health. Mental