Happy Speech Therapy Month
May is Better Hearing and Speech month, and we want to take time to highlight those working in this field.
May is Better Hearing and Speech month, and we want to take time to highlight those working in this field.
As important as it is that children learn the importance of colors and matching, we all know that learning at this age needs to be fun. Books, flashcards and games are great tools to use in a therapy session. SmileMakers offers a variety of items that are portable and affordable to assist in the learning process.
As we enter the month of April and Autism Acceptance Month, it is so important that the public understand that people with autism may be different, but they are certainly not less. The more you get to know people on the spectrum the more you realize that their futures are limitless.
SmileMakers has several products that are very beneficial to children that suffer with Sensory Integration Disorder (SID). Creating a portable sensory box out of the large locking containers is a great way to help calm your child in any setting.
Every parent wants their child to be able to get along and develop friendships that will last a lifetime and as therapists, we can help facilitate a pathway to that goal. A fun way to make sure these skills develop is through interactive play.
Whatever the need or age, occupational therapy can be a vital part of ensuring that patients are able to achieve as much success in their daily lives as possible! I would like to begin by thanking all amazing occupational therapists for the difference they make in the lives of their patients every day.