Autism
Mastering Joint Attention
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
October 15, 2022
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Everything I Need to Know; I Learned in the Playroom: How Play Skills Support Early Communication
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
September 15, 2022
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Autism
Uniform Woes
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
August 8, 2022
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Development
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
June 15, 2022
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Development
A Parents Perspective on ESAP
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.
June 11, 2022
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Development
Our Amazing Eyes
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
May 15, 2022
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Autism
What is ESAP?
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.
April 14, 2022
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Development
Tummy Time- How Important is it?
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)
March 15, 2022
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Development
Let’s Talk Hands! – The Foundation of Fine Motor
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
September 27, 2021
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Development
My Child is Not Imitating What I Do – Is Imitation Important?
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
February 24, 2021
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Development
How Can I Help My Child Learn to Chew?
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
January 27, 2021
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Development
When Does Picky Eating Become a Problem?
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
January 18, 2021
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Development
Developmental Milestone Screening
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
October 14, 2019
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