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It Takes Two to Talk
Parents often contact us at Joy & Laughter Development Therapy with concerns regarding their child’s speech or language development. It’s no...
Simon says…Type! Why teach children keyboarding skills?
Handwriting vs. Keyboarding is a hot topic these days. If someone asked me, “When was the last time you wrote a letter?” I would think for a while...
Sensory Play: Why is my child so messy? The developmental importance of sensory skills and play.
Have you ever wondered why toddlers and preschoolers love to play with bumpy, slippery, wet, gooey and smooth stuff all at one time? And by play I...
Handwriting – a necessity towards success: How an Occupational Therapist can help fix poor handwriting!
Handwriting - a necessity towards success: How an Occupational Therapist can help fix poor handwriting! Have you ever looked at someone’s writing...
Tactile, Tactile – No Momma!: A personal perspective of the sensory touch system.
Have you ever felt like you were able to wear a rough textured cloth? Have you ever avoided certain highly spiked door mates and jump over it when...
It Shouldn’t Hurt to Eat: An Introduction to Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
It Shouldn’t Hurt to Eat: An Introduction to Feeding and Swallowing Disorders Stop and take a minute to think about eating. How many times a day do...
Teal Pumpkin Project: Providing Alternatives to Candy
Teal Pumpkin Project Who else has recently heard of “The Teal Pumpkin Project”? While I do love the color teal, I wanted to know more about what...
Why do kids play with their food?
Has your kid ever played with their food? Maybe they built a mash potato volcano, or maybe they like to draw a face on their hamburger with ketchup....
KIDS ON A PLANE
Have you ever experienced flying with kids on a plane? Hi everyone! Jennifer and I just got back from a trip to Chicago. For those of you who don’t...
When does poor handwriting need help?
Difficulties with handwriting can be devastating to a child’s education. As children progress through school, they are increasingly expected to...