by Ernie Bilodeau | Nov 26, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Helping your child build strong fine motor skills doesn’t require expensive toys or tools—just a little creativity with items you already have at home! Here are the top fine motor activities that are fun, easy, and effective. Try creating a “munching...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Nov 25, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Encouraging Speech Development at Home: Simple, Fun Activities As a speech therapist in Tampa who has helped hundreds of families, I understand the importance of fostering speech skills early on. You can encourage speech development in your toddler through fun,...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Nov 25, 2024 | Developmental Delays
Breakthroughs in developmental delay are bringing fresh hope to families as we learn more about how to help children thrive. Early detection and intervention are essential. By catching subtle challenges in language, motor skills, thinking, or social interactions, we...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Nov 24, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
Fine motor skills play a critical role in your child’s academic success, independence, and confidence. From tying shoelaces to writing neatly, these small but essential movements lay the foundation for everyday tasks. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Nov 24, 2024 | Home Therapy Tips
To nurture your child’s social skills at home, start by including conversations and rich vocabulary in shared reading sessions and family discussions. Use songs and rhythms to promote language development and enrich their lexicon. Playtime offers a variety of...
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