What exactly are Visual Motor Skills? Visual motor skills are also referred to as oculomotor or visual-motor integration. They are skills and abilities that come from the meeting of visual skills and motor skills. These skills allow us to use our eyes and hands in a coordinated and efficient way….
When should a child be referred for Speech Therapy? There are many reasons why a child or teen might benefit from a referral for speech and language therapy. A family might be surprised to find out that their child needs speech therapy, as they often chalk up their child’s speech-language-related…
Mimicry and Language Development. “Stop copying me!” One of those age-old phrases that many a parent of multiple children shudders to hear. While being a “copycat” or mimicking a sibling can be annoying to your other kids, it is actually something that should be encouraged in late talkers and young…
A bubble tube is a key piece of sensory equipment and it can play a vital role in the sensory development of many children, toddlers through teens. Even as an adult, I find them incredibly calming to watch.
