Echolalia is when a child repeats words or phrases spoken by others. It is common in neurodivergent children. But, what does it mean about their language development? How can we best support them? In this post, we’ll explore how echolalia serves children who are gestalt language processors and discuss ways in which parents can support […]
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At TCS, we understand the importance of embracing breaks and incorporating them into the therapeutic journey of children. While consistent attendance is important, pausing or taking scheduled time off from weekly speech therapy or occupational therapy sessions offers a myriad of benefits. Recognizing this can help us promote overall well-being for your child and paves
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Executive functioning is the new buzzword in the pediatric therapy world, but what exactly does that mean? Executive functions are the higher level skills located in the frontal lobe of the brain that allow us to organize ourselves, manage our emotions, control our impulses, problem solve, plan, initiate and many other skills. These are skills
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As the COVID-19 crisis drags on, we are each feeling the effects of extended periods of stress. Nearly 6 weeks ago now, in the span of one day we lost our daily routines, many of our favorite activities, and for too many of us, our jobs or livelihoods. Of course, this post in no way
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You’re running late and trying to get the kids out the door. It’s freezing outside. You’ve got one backpack in one arm, the diaper bag for daycare over your shoulder, your own purse over your other shoulder, and are impatiently waiting for your kids to get their coats on. They managed to finally get their
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy is the Best-Kept Secret in the Healthcare Field Unfortunately, it’s such a well kept secret that many families don’t know what it is and aren’t aware that it could significantly improve their quality of life. The goal of pediatric occupational therapy (OT) is to improve kids’ ability to function in their daily
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“No! I don’t WANT to!” You hear that telltale tone in your 5-year-old’s voice. You see their face scrunch, their fists clench, and you know what’s coming next; a full-blown temper tantrum. As they wind up to hit, you firmly say, “If you hit me, you will lose the iPad.” They scream louder, and hit
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You’ve likely seen it before. A young boy crying at the holiday parade when the fire trucks go by. A girl who becomes inconsolable in a busy restaurant, hands over her ears. Many of us chalk it up to kids “not being used to loud noises” or “overreacting.” But, parents of children with sound sensitivity
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