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Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Speech Therapy Can Help!

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Language-based learning disabilities are difficulties related to the understanding and use of spoken and written language.  With October being Learning Disability Awareness Month, it is important to look at the signs of this type of learning disability to determine if academic struggles may be d...

Sensory Play Social Skills Group for 5-7 year olds

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Our fall groups started last week and we are looking forward to 7 more weeks of growth, learning and fun. We still have space available in the Monday afternoon group from 4-5pm.  This group combines movement, sensory rich play and  social games to increase social skills. If you would like more ...

Building Writing Skills

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Writing on a vertical (up and down) surface helps to promote an efficient pencil grasp position. Writing on a vertical surface, engages the shoulder muscles to work against gravity which promotes the development of the arm strength and stability. This position also encourages an extended wrist po...

Improving Your Child’s Social Skills: Making Eye Contact

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In this age of tablets, Xbox Ones, PS4s, and Wii U, it can be nice to get some real face time (and not Facetime on your iPhone!).  As adults, we often stress the importance of eye contact with our children, but we might not explain why looking at someone is important in a social interaction.  [...

Count Down to Kindergarten: Is My Child Ready?

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Enrolling a child in kindergarten is difficult enough without worrying and stressing about his or her readiness. Five year olds vary widely in their developmental skills. When evaluating your child’s readiness for kindergarten there are four areas of developmental functioning that should be consi...