Tag: Speech Therapy
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Preparing for The Holidays with Special Needs Children
Preparing for the holidays with a special needs child can require extra planning to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone. Here are several strategies to help your child feel more comfortable and engaged during this busy season. Create a Predictable Routine Holidays often disrupt daily routines. A visual schedule that outlines upcoming events…
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Enhancing Outcomes: The Impact of Parental Involvement in Pediatric Therapy
Parental involvement in therapy is important for maximizing the effectiveness of therapy and ensuring long-term success for children. Consistency and Reinforcement When parents are involved in therapy, they can help reinforce the strategies and goals being worked on, supporting their child in applying what they’ve learned to everyday situations. This involvement allows for better generalization…
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The Importance of Pediatric Therapy in Supporting Your Child’s Growth
Pediatric therapy uses science-based approaches to help your child grow and succeed. The methods used will depend on your child’s specific needs, aiming to get the best results. When looking for help, there are a few things to keep in mind: different ages might need different types of therapy, and depending on the situation, your…
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Elopement in Autistic Children
Elopement, sometimes called wandering or bolting, happens when a child with autism unexpectedly leaves a safe place without permission or supervision. It’s pretty common among kids with autism and can lead to serious safety concerns, like running into traffic, getting near water, or getting lost in unfamiliar areas. Understanding why this behavior happens and how…
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Teaching Children About Feelings
Teaching children to communicate and express their feelings effectively is crucial for their emotional development because it lays the foundation for healthy relationships, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. When children learn to articulate their emotions, they can better understand themselves and others, which fosters empathy and reduces feelings of frustration or confusion. This is particularly important…
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Water Safety
Water safety for children with special needs is crucial because they often face unique challenges and vulnerabilities that require careful planning and consideration in aquatic environments. These children may have sensory sensitivities, limited mobility, or difficulties with communication, which can impact their ability to navigate water safely. It’s essential to provide constant supervision by a…
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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
ARFID stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. It is a feeding and eating disorder characterized by a persistent disturbance in eating or feeding that results in significant weight loss, nutritional deficiency, reliance on nutritional supplements, or interference with psychosocial functioning. Unlike other eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, ARFID is not driven by body image concerns…
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Fourth of July Social Story
Fireworks can be scary! We created a social story to help your child know what they can expect to hopefully help ease some anxiety about the 4th of July, this year. Download here: Love & Co. Therapeutic Interventions referrals@loveandcompanytherapies.com☎ 1 (941) 557-3881☎ 1 (941) 264-8641 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! If you like our resources, please…
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Ideas For Summer Learning
Learning through play is a powerful and engaging educational approach that helps children develop essential skills while having fun. Various forms of play, such as pretend play, sensory play, building with construction sets, playing games, and engaging in creative arts, each offer unique opportunities for cognitive, social, and physical development. Our summer learning guide explores…
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Transitioning to Summer
Create a schedule Children may have difficulty adapting to schedule changes, so it’s helpful to create a summer schedule. Visual schedules can help keep children informed of new routines and reduce anxiety. A schedule for children can help provide structure, keep them engaged, and ensure a balance between learning, fun, and relaxation. Here’s a sample…