3 Simple Tips to Develop Your Child’s Oral Motor Skills
Practicing oral motor skills might sound like “work,” but you can easily do it during everyday activities you already do with your child. Here’s 3 simple tips to practice oral motor skills during meal...
View ArticleIntroducing Two New Special Needs Resources
We are thrilled to share with you a very special project that is close to our hearts: a catalog custom-made for families of children with special needs. As a valued member of our community, we wanted...
View ArticleSneaking Therapy into Your Playtime
Integrating therapy practice into your everyday home activities is a great way to keep your child motivated and on task. Simply following the lead and interests of your child can open up exciting...
View Article5 Tummy Time Tips: It’s Not Just for Babies…
Our guest writer and special needs consultant, Dr. Melissa Liguori, Ed. D., shares her tips for encouraging “Tummy Time” in bigger kids. Most parents have heard and read about the importance of giving...
View ArticleBalloon-Themed Games for Language & Artic Practice
Need a new way to practice basic language concepts? How about different places and manners of articulation? You can do BOTH by putting a new “spin” on the Press and Spin game Bye-Bye Balloon....
View ArticlePlaytime Tips for Building Self Awareness
These fine motor activities are provided for the Melissa & Doug blog by Cindy Utzinger, pediatric Occupational Therapist. “Where am I in space?” “What is my body doing right now?” Those are...
View ArticleHoliday Crafts and Homemade Gifts
Special needs consultant Dr. Melissa Liguori, Ed. D. shares some holiday crafts for kids! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is upon us and kids of all ages can feel the...
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