Today we wanted to share a great parent handout and resource with you. These 10 simple games and crafts help boost hand function, coordination, and visual perception skills! Special thanks to the Advanced Healthcare Network for putting together this fantastic handout! “Fine motor skills are the coordination of small muscle movements that occur in the […]
We wanted to start sharing some great apps that you and your children can use to maximize learning and progress. Over the next few months I’ll be sharing 1-2 mobile apps per week that you can add to your toolbox! With detailed reviews, hopefully you can pick and choose what’s best for your family. The […]
Don’t let your summer end without making your very own homemade Coffee Can Ice Cream. This is a Fun and easy recipe to do with kids of all ages. Ingredients 1 cup—Milk 1 cup—Whipping cream ½ cup—Sugar ½ tsp.—Vanilla Directions Place above ingredients in a clean 1 pound coffee can. Seal lid securely. Place this […]
Mobility is a key ingredient to remaining active and independent throughout our lives. Every October is National Physical Therapy Month, a celebration held every October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to raise awareness of and recognize the important roles that physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapy assistants play in people’s lives. At BPHT, […]
Back in grad school, I had the good fortune of studying under a recently-retired master clinician and board-recognized specialist in stuttering, Bill Murphy. He liked to introduce himself as B-B-B-Bill. As both a person who stutters and a speech-language pathologist, Bill has a unique understanding of the experience of stuttering, and a very holistic approach […]
My nephew was born with a cleft palate, so I have a special interest in the treatment of kids with cleft lip and palate or other craniofacial differences. These kids can be some of the cutest you ever meet. In case you doubt, the above picture is photographic evidence. They can also have some very […]
Check out this helpful guide for parents about gifts that promote learning and development! Snatch up some new tricks and fun things to play at home. Let’s put the knowledge together that we’ve learned throughout the year about self-regulation, social skills, hand strengthening, and so much more, and apply it to FUN! Created by occupational […]
So your three-year-old child might be stuttering. Should you get treatment immediately or wait for a bit? For a short answer, I recommend seeking formal evaluation if the stuttering continues longer than 3 to 6 months. Some early childhood stuttering resolves on its own. For some more thoughts about this and recent events surrounding this […]
Attention all parents of “picky eaters!” – Is dinner time a constant struggle? Are you concerned about your child’s nutrition because they refuse to eat a variety of foods? YES– then we invite you to attend our next Ask the Expert: My Child Won’t Eat! Did you know 20% of children struggle with some kind […]
