Tummy time or playing while prone is an important step for overall development for babies; it helps to build core and head strength (which then helps with speech development and feeding)
It is natural to feel more fatigued, and tired during the winter as it gets darker earlier in the day, outside access to parks is
Children are often described as “picky or selective eaters” if they only like a few foods, have limited intake, or avoid new foods and foods
Holidays bring about fun new activities, visiting with family, and lots of fun memories. With the holidays also come change in schedules and new situations
Staying Active in the Winter As the holiday season draws to a close, the days are short, and the weather feels dreary, staying active in
It’s that time of year again! Winter is upon us meaning that going outside or to the park may have to be put on hold
For many families the New Year represents a time of celebration and joy, it can be a time of appreciation and new beginnings and provides
Time is flying by and we’re fastly approaching the holiday season! If you celebrate Kwanzaa or want to know more about it and are looking
Santa’s Underwear by Marty Rhodes Figley It’s Christmas Eve and Santa is busy getting gussied up for the big night. But when he goes to
Hanukkah Books We Love You’re My Little Latke by Nathalie Marshall Celebrate Hanukkah with adorable latkes, dreidels, gelt, jelly donuts, and menorahs paired with sweet,
What is AAC and who should use high tech AAC? AAC stands for alternative augmentative communication. AAC is a very broad category that includes the
Here are some tips and activity ideas that should help you to establish moments of joint attention with your child: Do plenty of pointing. Once
Everything we need to know; we learned in the playroom. Well, maybe not everything, but the play skills learned in early childhood help shape the
What To Do When Your Kid Says, ‘Not Uniforms Again’! School is coming back and it’s that time of year to start purchasing new uniforms
Use a straw instead of drinking from the cup. It keeps your head more in neutral instead of tipping it back (which makes swallowing more difficult
Potty Training 101 Being a parent to a precious toddle is so rewarding, exciting, and….. HARD, right?! There are so many choices to make on
When and why did you start to notice a difference and seek support from ESAP? I knew that my child needed more attention through therapy.
Our amazing eyes! Our eyes are amazing. They allow us to see everything around us, perceiving all of the colors, shapes and forms which make
English as a second language is an important part of language learning for many people around the world. Immersion is one of the biggest ways we accomplish language learning.
When he was 15-18 months old, we started to notice many changes in his development. His eating habits changed, and he was no longer eating a variety of different foods.
Kim is a supermom. Her amazing carryover and dedication to her daughters possible success is what made Kate the amazing and independent high schooler she is today.
If you have a little one with autism, trying to decide if your child is ready for preschool and what school might be a good fit can be a challenging and overwhelming subject.
This is a tough question to answer as both play an integral role in how we function in our everyday life. Behaviors are typically in
I was confronted with $5000 in medical bill from multiple doctor’s offices, and it honestly had me in tears wondering how I was going to
There are many benefits to using vertical surfaces with young children. Here are just a few: Biomechanics: It helps facilitate natural wrist extension, which brings
Our hands, fingers and thumbs are kept busy doing all the things we need and want to do in a day. Coordinated fine motor skills
The winter holidays are quickly approaching, which means it is time to start thinking about gift ideas for all the lovely kiddos in your life!
Many of you have heard the term “fine motor skills,” but what exactly does this mean, and how do you know if your child’s fine
Most people are taught that there are 5 senses: touch, taste, smell, vision, and sound. We learn about these in school, we can easily identify
Tell me a little about your family/child. Hi, My name is Katie. I am mom of two boys. Ben is going to be 7 and Max is
1. Tell me a little about your family/child. We are a family of 5 from the Youngstown area….Our kiddos are (almost) 7 year old triplets! We
Tell me a little about your family/child. I have two children who attend Galvin Therapy: Ady, age 2, who has an expressive speech delay, and Ava,
How did you start your journey with OT? My daughter had a speech and language delay, so she attended Solon Preschool on an IEP when
Tell me a little about your family. Hi, I’m Amy. I’m the mom to 4 wild boys, ages 11, 7, 6, and 3. Three of
Tell us a little bit about your family. My husband and I have been married for 14 years and have 2 children, Owen who is
Tell me a little about your family/child Maria is a joyful, curious and endlessly silly four year old. She was born at 33 weeks gestation
1. Can you share a bit about your child and family? Sure! Tim and I have two kids: Molly, age 23, is neurotypical and Danny,
As with all things child-related, there is no one path to take when it comes to Autism support – instead, finding what works best for
YES! Children learn by watching others. Imitation is a learning tool and the steppingstone to many other skills. Our brains are set up to learn from others
As parents, we are always anxiously awaiting ‘the firsts’. First smile, first laugh, first word… first words are typically spoken between 9-14 months of age. Even if
We use eye contact/gaze in many ways- each culture may have their own set of rules. We can use eye contact to get someone’s attention,
The short answer: build joint attention. Joint attention is when two people are looking at and paying attention to the same object or event. Once
The ideal way to develop a varied diet is to expose children to a variety of textures. To do this, the child needs to have
Mealtime can be such an enjoyable time for family and friends to come together. At home, the routine of skills needed for meal preparation, setting
Ever wonder why occupational therapists spend so much time working with a child WITHOUT a pencil in their hand? OTs know handwriting takes so much
With all the changes in routines, not getting as much time to play outside, and having limited interactions with family and friends, we have to
The holidays are in full swing which means every day my inbox is flooded with emails from companies looking to sell their wares– not to
The holidays are fast approaching, and it seems like there’s some type of event or celebration daily for the remainder of November and December. When
If you’re anything like me, you would swear that just yesterday it was August and then you woke up last week and realized that it
It can feel like every where you turn these days, there are negative and disturbing stories about how people treat each other – which is
When I found out I was pregnant, I read everything I could get my hands on about pregnancy and then started in on the books
There was recently a story shared on social media about a young boy with autism and his father who were on an international flight. The
If you’re anything like my family, school has started with a vengeance! Drop offs, pick-ups, making lunches, etc – all of the hectic fun that
If you’re anything like our family, the beginning of the new school year comes with mixed feelings. On the one hand, the carefree days of
We know that in life, the only constant is change right? Sometimes even the smallest of changes is enough to throw us off our game
Summer is in full swing and for many folks, this means a family road trip. Note – I differentiate between a family trip and a
The 4th of July is coming, and everyone is talking about their plans for the parades, band concerts and most of all – the fireworks
The most wonderful time of the year can be challenging for children due to school breaks, holiday festivities, family events, and the many changes in schedules overall.
At the request of parents and teachers, students in schools will be evaluated by the school psychologist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, and/or physical therapist to determine if therapy services are warranted.
The following indicators are laid out for picky eaters versus problem feeders:
While summer vacation is always looked forward to by students, parents, and teachers, a growing body of research indicates that students lose some of the skills they learned over the previous school year.
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is to help them learn how to solve problems. Sometimes, in our effort to minimize our childrens’ struggles, we might tend to swoop in to help them more than is needed,
I’m pretty sure I have the best job in the world. (According to NBCnews.com, it’s #10, but what do they know?) Every day, without fail, I can say that I have done something that has made a positive impact on a child’s life.
It is safe to say that our speech-language pathologists (SLP) here at the Galvin Therapy Center are very different from your average SLPs in the therapy world. We tend to break the mold of what someone may think a typical speech-language pathologist does on a daily basis. Why do we break the mold, you ask? Simple.
What I love so much about working with kids is seeing the joy on the faces of the children and their families with big and small accomplishments. I have the opportunity to be able to work with amazing families to help them develop lifelong skills. As all of our families know, it’s not just about the kids; it’s a family thing. I sometimes “therapize” family members as well – helping mommy become comfortable playing in shaving cream for example.
What inspires me? The parents who bring their adorable children to work with me week after week. The smiles on their faces when something new is learned. The sighs of relief from a mother who knows she has found the right place for her child.
This is a detailed story of a mother and three children (two of whom experienced success with Galvin Therapy Center. In the mother’s own words:
The following is a true story and testimonial, written to Galvin Therapy Center by one of our happy parents.
