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Babies are born with 7 reflexes that assist them with feeding. In the typical developing baby, these reflexes integrate or “disappear” and the baby then

Myths Speaking 2 or more languages to a child can “confuse” them, so it’s better to only speak 1 language. Young bilingual children are delayed

Many children can benefit from the use of weighted blankets, including those with anxiety, difficulty falling or staying asleep, sensory processing disorders, Autism, ADHD, or

AAC, or Augmentative and Alternative Communication, includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants and ideas. (American

It is common for some kids to have a hard time focusing, whether it is tough for them to pay attention to the teacher or

Working on speech and language goals doesn’t have to be a structured activity. The best way to facilitate and implement speech and language skills is

To Build Cheek Strength: 1) Using a straw and blowing cotton balls across a table 2) Blowing bubbles into soapy water through a straw To

TeleHealth is a means for receiving therapy remotely. Utilizing the webcam and microphone on your computer or smart phone, you will connect with your therapist

Aquatic Occupational Therapy – A Powerful Therapeutic Intervention At Sensory Solutions, we can now see your child for occupational therapy in the clinic and in

Late talking, what does that mean exactly? Often doctors will sometimes label kids “late talkers”, but what does it mean exactly? And when will your

Tips to Promote Independent Standing and Walking For many kids, the transition from crawling to standing and walking can be difficult. One of the things

WHAT IS PECS? PECS is the acronym for Picture Exchange Communication System. It is a low tech AAC (Alternative Augmentative Communication) system that is made from

Splish, Splash, What Is This Water Therapy About? When your child receives aquatic therapy through Sensory Solutions, he or she will be 1:1 with a

Why Thumb Sucking is No Friend to Speech Development Parents always want what is best for their children: to be healthy, happy, and well… children!

A Child’s Difficulties with Sleep: Tips from an Occupational Therapist Occupational therapists are known for working with individuals to improve and address occupations. Occupations are

Cognitive Behavioral Therapists believe we all experience emotions as a result of our thoughts, not as the result of events. For example, if someone gets

Trauma-Informed Care – OTs role In the United States, approximately five million children experience some form of a traumatic event. How do we define trauma?

How Using a Pacifier too Long can Lead to Crooked Teeth, Tongue Thrust, Pacifier Teeth and More. Pacifiers are often used to help soothe infants

How a Dietician, a Speech-Language Pathologist, and an Occupational Therapist can Determine if your Child Needs Feeding Therapy There are many aspects of feeding to

Hello! My name is Sandra Hernandez., but on official documents I sign my name as Sandra Hernandez, B.S., SLPA. Now, you may be thinking: “I

As parent’s we play many roles.  We are caregivers, professional snugglers, chauffers, coaches, cooks, maids and cheerleaders.  We are booger wipers, owie fixers and toy locators.  These

When Words Get Sticky and Make Life a Little Tricky     Imagine talking to your child one day, his message clear as day. The next

The Benefits of Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers’ In recent years, there has been a growing trend of teaching babies and toddlers’ sign language.

Occupational therapy can have many benefits for children. School based therapists and out patient pediatric therapists can work together to help children meet their goals

To start, let’s talk about oral sensory processing. The sensory receptors located inside of our mouths process information regarding texture, temperature, and taste. Oral sensory

This is the age-old question: Is my child ready for Kindergarten? Will they succeed? Do they have the right skills? I have been asked these

Oftentimes, when a parent of a young child comes in for an evaluation for speech and language, they are wanting tips on ways to help

A common question I get is, “At what age should my child have a hand preference?”   Many experts agree that a consistent hand preference

What is W-Sitting?             W-sitting occurs when a child is seated with their bottom on the floor, their knees bent, and toes turned outwards, away

Toe walking is very common in children as they learn to walk. While many children outgrow the habit, persistent toe walking can itself lead to

Congenital muscular torticollis is a common condition seen by physical therapists in the pediatric setting.  Torticollis is tightness of the sternocleidomastoid muscle on one side

As a speech language pathologist and a mother of two young children, I am fascinated by early language development. Infants develop language through interaction, and

Although oral motor is a hot topic among SLPs, there is no denying its benefits in terms of chewing and swallowing.  So many children seen

Children that do not eat is becoming more prevalent each year. Although we may not understand “why” the number is increasing there are often medical

What is emergent language? Emergent language is the language skills that kiddos acquire over their first three years of life (up to 36 months). So,

We’ve all heard and used the expression “Ready, Set, Go!” but recently I read a book entitled, “ready, set, breathe” by Carla Naumburg, PhD, which

The one thing I love about my job is discharging a patient. Don’t get me wrong, I love working with them and I have developed

Are you looking for tools to expand your child’s language skills at home? Let us help! We suggest applying basic language concepts to find new ways

Early intervention can greatly improve the developmental outcomes of a child with developmental delays, special needs, or other concerns. It helps by providing children with

From my time as a student here at Sensory Solutions to now as a developing occupational therapist, I have come to recognize that each and