by emerge | Aug 25, 2020 | Autism, Behavioral regulation, Community, Emerge programs, Floortime/DIR, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, School, Sensory Processing/Integration, Speech & Language, Telehealth, Uncategorized
For many families, getting ready for back to school looks a lot different than it has in years past. Afterall, who needs new shoes and a bookbag when your school is inside your home and on a computer? As we embark into this new terrain, taking a minute to evaluate a...
by emerge | Jul 28, 2020 | Autism, Behavioral regulation, Community, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Social Skills, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
What does wearing a mask mean for our children’s social development and how can we help support it during COVD-19. When we think about teaching children to recognize emotions, we often think about helping them understand that a smile means...
by emerge | May 4, 2020 | Autism, Community, Emerge programs, General information, Infant Development, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills, Speech & Language, Telehealth
Do any of these sound like you? “My child was having huge outbursts over small problems. We couldn’t even play games as a family any more.” “I was tired of struggling with trying to cook a meal that my child would eat.” “I’m...
by emerge | Nov 19, 2018 | AAC, Autism, General information, Parenting, Social Skills, Speech & Language
Did you know that 85% of spoken language is comprised of just 250-350 words? When you are using Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) with your child, make sure that you are getting the “most bang for your buck” by teaching them words that are flexible....
by emerge | Nov 5, 2018 | Autism, Community, Emerge programs, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Social Skills, Speech & Language
When we think about self-care, of course, we often think of ourselves. However, it’s important to start practicing self-care with your children as well. Especially because, at Emerge, we work with children who deal with a variety of diagnoses, and these kids may be...
by emerge | Aug 14, 2018 | Autism, Fine motor activities, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, School, Sensory Processing/Integration, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again: Summer is not even over, but it’s time for the kids to get their school supplies and prepare their minds for classroom learning. Many school children struggle to sustain attention through the school day, organize their...