by Amanda Pahl | Sep 21, 2021 | General information, Reading, School, Speech & Language
As caregivers, there are many questions that tumble around our brains at all hours of the day or night. They can consume us, keep us up at night, send us down weird internet rabbit holes. We know. We have been there too. But if one of the questions you are asking...
by Amanda Pahl | Sep 14, 2021 | General information, Reading, Speech & Language
A great way to build and support language development during the early childhood years is through shared storybook reading! Picture books are a wonderful way to create a shared reading experience. Picture books pique a child’s interests as picture books typically...
by Amanda Pahl | Jul 20, 2021 | Adult Services, Community, Emerge programs, General information, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
Does Emerge treat adults? Yes! We offer speech therapy and occupational therapy for adults. We are happy to announce that we are now in-network for Medicare clients! Do I have to sit at a small table or be in a gym with kids? No. We have various treatment rooms set up...
by Amanda Pahl | Jul 7, 2021 | Adult Services, Speech & Language
Dysphonia is an impairment of the voice and can be caused by various or multiple factors including laryngeal trauma, vocal overuse, medications, reflux, allergies or post-nasal drip, or reduced breath support. Some symptoms include a voice that sounds hoarse, raspy,...
by Amanda Pahl | Jun 29, 2021 | Autism, Holidays, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration, Travel
Now that summer is here, your family may be considering going on a big vacation! Here, we’ll learn about ways to plan for a family trip with your child who has sensory differences, who is Autistic*, or who otherwise has needs that may require additional support or...
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...
