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Understanding Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)
Understanding Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)When most of us think about learning to talk, we picture children learning single words first—like "mama," "ball," or "dog"—and then gradually putting those words together into phrases and sentences. This is often called...
Supporting Bilingual Language Development- Part 4
Supporting Bilingual Language Development- Part 4If you are concerned that your child may have a speech-language delay, it is important to consult with a certified speech language pathologist. But many parents do not know where to start. If your child is bilingual,...
Supporting Bilingual Language Development- Part 3
Supporting Bilingual Language Development- Part 3Many bilingual families want their children to speak more than one language. Your home language is an important part of your culture, family relationships, and identity. But parents often ask questions like: “Will...
Supporting Bilingual Language Development- Part 2
Supporting Bilingual Language Development- Part 2Many bilingual families want their children to speak more than one language. Your home language is an important part of your culture, family relationships, and identity. But parents often ask questions like: “Will...
Supporting Bilingual Language Development- Part 1
Supporting Bilingual Language Development- Part 1Many bilingual families want their children to speak more than one language. Your home language is an important part of your culture, family relationships, and identity. Below are some important points to remember when...
Do’s and Don’ts of Feeding
Ever wish you had a simple and concise list of ways you can adjust your home environment optimally for feeding? Here is a simple list of Do’s and Don’ts your therapist might have mentioned in sessions that you can come back to for easy reading! Remember that eating is...
Core vs. Fringe Vocabulary
Core vs. Fringe Vocabulary CORE vocabulary refers to the words we use most frequently in our everyday communication. Core words make up 60-80% of the words we use everyday. They can come from many different semantic categories (verbs, pronouns, prepositions, and...
WHAT IS TOTAL COMMUNICATION?
WHAT IS TOTAL COMMUNICATION? Total Communication is an approach to communication intervention that encourages the use of all modes and methods of communication. This includes: Spoken language Sign language Gestures Facial expressions Body language Written words Visual...
Fun Occupational Therapy Activities for Occupational Therapy Month!
April was Occupational Therapy Month and we celebrated with plenty of engaging activities created by our staff OTs! We enjoyed the occupations of play, feeding, and social interaction with obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, gardening, and food play. All of these activities can also be used at home with siblings and friends.
The Importance of Pretend Play
Pretend play is just another term for what you might think of as “make believe.” When a child is engaging in pretend play, they’re imagining that they’re someone or somewhere else, or that objects are other things – that the stick in their hand is a sword or that a cardboard box is their space ship. Pretend play is a normal and healthy part of childhood development. At SPACE, we use an integrative approach that makes use of several different therapies and practices all in one place. Pretend play is one of those practices.
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