by Amanda Pahl | Jun 24, 2021 | Play, Reading, Speech & Language
One of our favorite ways to support language development during the preschool years up through the school years is through game play! We know that children are more engaged and motivated when they are having a good time, and luckily there are many games we can use....
by Amanda Pahl | Jun 9, 2021 | AAC, Adult Services, General information, Speech & Language
Aphasia is a language impairment that usually occurs after a stroke or other brain injury. It can cause difficulty with speaking, understanding language, reading, and/or writing. Aphasia may present differently in different people, but it does not affect...
by Amanda Pahl | May 25, 2021 | Emerge programs, Fine motor activities, General information, Gross Motor, Infant Development, Play, Toys
Do you have an infant at home? Are you looking for fun, outside activities this summer? Join Dr. Sarah as she explains the benefits of water play and fun ideas you can try at home with your infant! Water play is a great way for infants to work on developing their...
by Molly Kolstad | May 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Video Modeling: Images and Video Footage to Teach Social Skills, and How I Can Help Therapists at Emerge so often hear parents voice this goal: for their child to form lasting friendships and experience approval from and positive interactions with their classmates or...
by Molly Kolstad | Apr 13, 2021 | Autism, Emerge programs, General information, Speech & Language
ASL is an abbreviation for “American Sign Language,” which is a rich language used by many Deaf people to communicate. It has its own syntax, grammar, and culture. ASL is also the 3rd most used language in the United States! As speech therapists, we often use single...
by Molly Kolstad | Apr 5, 2021 | Emerge programs, General information, Gross Motor, Physical Therapy
Core strength is so important for our daily activities! Even though we might not think about using our core it is always working! Our core muscles include the abdominals, back extensors and muscles at our hips. The core muscles are active (or should be!) for most...
by Molly Kolstad | Mar 24, 2021 | Eating/Feeding skills, Emerge programs, General information, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration, Social Skills
Is your child at the age where they are transitioning from diapers to potty training? Is it a struggle? Do they have complex needs, such as sensory sensitivities or communication difficulties, that require special consideration? We hear you and our team is here to...
by Molly Kolstad | Mar 19, 2021 | Behavioral regulation, General information, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration
While the word “diet” is often associated with unhappy connotations of duty or requirement, a sensory diet is quite different. A sensory diet is a specifically organized plan of tools and activities to include throughout your child’s day to support their participation...
by Molly Kolstad | Mar 9, 2021 | AAC, General information, Speech & Language
Speech generating devices (SGD) essentially look like tablets, but they contain a language program that users can use to select words and phrases for speech output! In addition to difficulties with communication, speech generating device (SGD) users may also have fine...
by Molly Kolstad | Mar 2, 2021 | Behavioral regulation, Fine motor activities, General information, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration
Sensory bins … What are they? Why do we use them for therapy? Sensory bins are fun (and functional) therapy tools! They provide the opportunity to experience different textures during play and for some kids, it can help increase their tolerance of different...
