Playing With Purpose: Cars
There is no denying it, children love to play with cars. Many days, I walk into a family’s home for therapy, and I see cars strewn about their play area. Cars are versatile and an excellent vehicle (ha ha ha) for speech and language development. You likely spend...Playing With Purpose: Ball Popper
Five years ago, while working at a clinic here in Austin, I learned about ball poppers. A fantastic occupational therapist owns the clinic, and she purchased the cow ball popper to work on fine motor skills. I quickly learned that this was not an OT-only toy. I found...You Are the Key to Your Child’s Success
In August 2008, I got my first job as a pediatric speech-language pathologist. Previously, I had been a special education teacher for three years and was looking to specialize and further my education. I worked at the Beaumont Center for Childhood Speech and Language...Playing With Purpose: Outdoor Play
I am going to make a bold statement. Play is ESSENTIAL to the growth and development of your child. From a young age, play is your child’s occupation. Play promotes creativity and problem-solving, develops resilience and grit, and builds social and cognitive...Buy the Book
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Meredith W.
2020-07-20 06:59:36
Emily is a miracle worker. She transformed my 4 year old from an almost silent and unsure guy into one that speaks his mind clearly. Her approach and... read more
