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...
by Molly Kolstad | Feb 23, 2021 | AAC, Autism, General information, Speech & Language
A speech generating device (SGD) is an electronic device that can help individuals with severe speech impairments communicate. At Emerge, we’ve seen many of our clients learn the power of communication and get excited being able to communicate clearly. Getting a SGD...
by Molly Kolstad | Feb 8, 2021 | AAC, Autism, General information, Speech & Language
Un dispositivo generador de voz (SGD, por sus siglas en inglés) es un dispositivo electrónico que puede ayudar a las personas con problemas del habla a comunicarse. Cualquier individuo, niño o adulto, que tenga un habla verbal limitada puede usar un SGD. Con los...
by Molly Kolstad | Feb 8, 2021 | AAC, Autism, General information, Speech & Language
A speech generating device (SGD) is an electronic device that can help individuals with speech impairments communicate. Any individual, child or adult, who has limited verbal speech can use a SGD. With children, we commonly use SGDs for children with Autism, Down...
by Molly Kolstad | Jan 29, 2021 | Adult Services, Emerge programs, General information, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
Emerge is happy to start offering services to adults! One of the services we offer for adults is cognitive therapy. Read below and checkout our website to learn more the adult services now being offered at Emerge! What is Cognitive Therapy and Rehabilitation?...
