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Expressive vs. Receptive Language

May 15, 2012

Speech-Language Pathologists often throw around the terms “expressive language” and “receptive language” as though they are in everyone’s vocabulary. To clear up any confusion, here are definitions for these terms in simple language. What is Receptive Language: Receptive language is the understanding of language “input.” This includes the understanding of both words and gestures. Receptive [...]

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How To Create A Sensory Bin With Your Child

May 8, 2012

A sensory bin is almost always a huge hit during therapy sessions. A sensory bin is oftentimes filled with rice, beans, or sand, along with cups to pour and dig with, and small objects to locate (e.g., plastic animals, puzzle pieces, coins). Other tactile media could also be used in the sensory bin (e.g., cotton [...]

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What is Echolalia and How Does It Relate To Autism | Pediatric Therapy Tv

May 3, 2012

In today’s webisode, a pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist sheds some light on what Echolalia is and it’s connection to Autism.  For more information on Echolalia, read this blog: http://nspt4kids.com/parenting/echolalia-what-is-it/ In This Video You Will Learn: What Echolalia is How Echolalia relates to Autism When Echolalia is developmentally appropriate Video Transcription: Announcer: From Chicago’s leading [...]

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How does decreased trunk control affect my child’s schoolwork?

April 24, 2012

Our trunk muscles (“core”) greatly influence how we move through our environment and how we engage in gross motor and fine motor activities throughout the day. Trunk muscles affect our ability to sit and stand, to carry a backpack or briefcase, to carry books and materials throughout the day, and the ability to participate in [...]

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ADHD Treatment Options

April 17, 2012

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions. The United States Center for Disease Control has recently indicated that approximately ten percent of the school age population has been diagnosed with ADHD (CDC, 2010). Typical symptoms that are exhibited in a child with ADHD include: a lack of attention to [...]

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Promoting Language in a Toddler with an Expressive Language Delay

April 17, 2012

My toddler was referred for speech/language therapy to address his expressive (what he says) language delay. What is the therapist going to do? How can I help? Below are common strategies used in therapy and at home to encourage “late-talkers” to start using verbal language. Speech Strategies For Late Talkers: MODEL The most important concept [...]

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What is Motor Planning?

April 13, 2012

Motor planning is a process that encompasses the ability to come up with an idea, plan how to complete that idea and then finally, execute that idea. Children with sensory processing disorder often have difficulty motor planning for various gross motor and fine motor tasks, as motor planning is a complex procedure that relies on [...]

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How Long Will My Child Have To Be In Therapy

April 10, 2012

One of the most popular questions we hear as pediatric therapists is “how long will treatment take for my child”? Parents like to be able to visualize a plan of action and know that there is an end in sight. Parents want to make sure that their child is not only keeping up with same-aged [...]

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Tips For A Child With Sensory Overload | Pediatric Therapy Tv

April 5, 2012

In today’s webisode, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist gives our viewers practical tips on how to help a child who may experience Sensory Overload. Click here for more resources on Sensory Processing Disorder. In This Video You Will Learn: Calming options for children with Sensory Overload What type of visuals you can use for a child [...]

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Co-Treating: What is it and what are the benefits for your child?

April 2, 2012

What is a Co-treatment:  Sessions conducted with 2 or more therapists from different disciplines (OT, SLP, PT, etc.) to maximize therapeutic collaboration. Co-treatments are utilized when two disciplines share complimentary or similar goals. What are the benefits of co-treatments: Cohesive treatment sessions and expectations across disciplines: Therapists work together to create treatment plans that include [...]

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