November 9, 2021 3:22 pm
Published by Alicia Yimoyines
22q deletion syndrome is believed to be the second most common genetic disorder behind Down’s Syndrome. Here at AASL we are privileged to work with some amazing kids with 22q Syndrome. So, let’s talk about what 22q Syndrome is and what activities occupational and speech therapy work on with our awesome kids.
November 2, 2021 2:41 pm
Published by Alicia Yimoyines
The ability to communicate with others is an essential part of everyday life. Communication development consists of acquiring basic interaction skills, non-verbal means of communicating, speech sounds, receptive and expressive language, social skills, and play.
November 2, 2021 2:35 pm
Published by Alicia Yimoyines
Every day, you partake in activities that create a healthy and balanced lifestyle. These tasks can be things like washing your hair, brushing your teeth, or cleaning your home. These tasks are defined as “occupations”. For a child with special needs or delayed development, these tasks can become particularly difficult. Occupational therapy works to develop and nurture the skills needed for these occupations.
October 28, 2021 10:22 am
Published by Alicia Yimoyines
Writing a letter seems like a lost art in the world of technology. Given the current pandemic, letter writing has... View Article
October 26, 2021 11:10 am
Published by Alicia Yimoyines
There are so many reasons to love the holidays—and we’re not just talking about the presents! Whether you’re a fan... View Article
May 26, 2021 10:10 am
Published by Alicia Yimoyines
Does your child cry, immediately push the plate away or refuse to even take a bite out of a vegetable? When a child dislikes a particular food often times it results in negative behaviors as a result of increased anxiety surrounding a particular food or food group. Here are 5 tips to increase a child’s outlook and engagement with vegetables by engaging their senses!
May 24, 2021 9:29 am
Published by Alicia Yimoyines
After a challenging year of virtual, hybrid, and modified in-person learning, in collaboration with Better Hearing and Speech Month, AASL... View Article
May 6, 2021 11:36 am
Published by Alicia Yimoyines
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder that initially becomes apparent when a child is learning how to... View Article
May 6, 2021 11:23 am
Published by Alicia Yimoyines
Expert Stresses Importance of Early Intervention for Communication Disorders During Better Hearing & Speech Month With speech and language disorders... View Article
April 21, 2021 3:11 pm
Published by Alicia Yimoyines
Screen-time is happening in all forms these days; virtual/remote learning is still being utilized within many schools, therapies including speech and occupational therapy are able to be provided via teletherapy, and many children still enjoy screen-time during their free time at home. We wanted to share our top tips with you to help maximize the times when your child does have to participate in on-screen lessons and to keep their motivation high!
