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Featured Activity of the Month

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Shamrock Speech Craft

Kids can work on their speech skills with this fun St. Patrick's Day-themed activity! Use this exercise to address sh-words. In addition to learning and practicing sh-words, kids work on articulation, phonology, and more!

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Leprechaun Hat Streamer Craft

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, kids can make this fun streamer craft to help them celebrate on the holiday! You can use the template provided in our app or create your own at home by following the instructions.

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Common Epilepsy Triggers Chart

For children with epilepsy, it can be very important that they are aware of some of the most common triggers of seizures so they can minimize the frequency of those episodes. Having a chart to remind them of ways they can be mindful and what to avoid could help them take an active role in their own health.

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Vocabulary Development Stages

For those who have Down Syndrome, there are significant things to focus on through early childhood development. Here are some ways you can focus depending on your child’s age or stage of life.

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Animal Alphabet Adventure

In this fun-filled activity, children will embark on an Animal Alphabet Adventure! This activity incorporates concepts of occupational therapy by promoting fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive development.

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Managing Epilepsy in Children

March is Epilepsy Awareness Month, a time to educate people about the challenges faced by those with epilepsy and to raise awareness of the impact of this neurological disorder on individuals and their families.

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Home Balance Beam

Use the balance beam you create to help establish vestibular support with a fun activity. It can help kids focus, regulate impulse, and of course, improve balance and posture!

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Cereal Sensory Bin

Sensory exploration helps to strengthen the neural pathway and brain perception of the various sights, sounds, textures, temperatures, smells and tastes. Encourage your child to describe the things they see and feel or their characteristics.

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness

Developmental milestones are things we consider to be important or meaningful learned behaviors in early childhood. We are familiar with the most major developments, for instance, our first words, first steps, first smile.

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DIY Play Dough

The play through this homemade dough can help support fine motor skills through strengthening hand muscles and improving hand-eye coordination as well!

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Painted Rocks Craft

Drawing or painting can help develop fine motor skills, but also can increase self-esteem and boost confidence. This activity can also help your child express their emotions or help you understand their state of mind.

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Flexible Thinking Game Cards

Use this playful movement-based activity to strengthen the skills needed for learning, social success, and emotional regulation. Try the Flexible Thinking Freeze Game: a dynamic, brain-building game designed to support executive functioning in a developmentally appropriate way.

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What foods are good for your teeth and what foods are bad for your teeth?

Kids can play this visual activity to understand how to choose foods that will be good for their teeth and dental hygiene.

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Cupid’s Heart Card Game

Kids will engage in interactive Valentine’s Day cards where they will complete a series of challenges related to occupational and speech therapy while collecting their heart cards. This activity can be done in pairs or individually, depending on the setting.

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