by emerge | May 5, 2020 | Gross Motor, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Uncategorized
Most of us have found ourselves taking on a few more roles over the past month. If you are like me you are cooking at home a lot more. And also working from home. And oh yeah, also trying to keep your child educated (and entertained). We get it. Being a pediatric...
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...
by emerge | Aug 22, 2017 | Behavioral regulation, Community, Emerge programs, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration
Interactive Metronome (IM) is an assessment and treatment tool used to improve motor control and coordination, sensory processing concerns, cognitive processing, and attention and focus. Children with speech and language delays and/or other various physical...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | May 19, 2012 | Emerge programs, Fine motor activities, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, School
Have the children practice the components of writing, specifically circles, horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines. Practice strokes in different mediums to provide sensory feedback, eg tracing on a sand or salt tray or in foam soap. Demonstrated how the letter or...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Aug 27, 2010 | Emerge programs, Fine motor activities, Handwriting, School
Is your child struggling to learn how to write? Even in this age of electronics, it is important to be able to comfortably and legibly write. Many children are finding themselves facing the demands of writing (and coloring, drawing, and cutting) in the early grades...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Mar 16, 2010 | Autism, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration, Speech & Language, Summer programs
The staff at Emerge has been busy planning our summer programs. Summer is a wonderful time to offer your child an intensive therapy experience. We offer a wide variety of programs designed to enrich children’s lives and develop new skills. The fliers will...
