by Alanna Flynn, MS, OTR/L | Apr 1, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Does your child ever hide underneath cushions, the table, or blankets? They may be seeking a calming sensory environment referred to as a womb space. A womb space is a small, enclosed area that reduces the amount of visual and auditory stimuli in the child’s... by Mackenzie Baber, MS, CCC-SLP | Mar 25, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Why do all of the therapists at SDOT talk the same? At our clinic, we often hear the question, “Why do all of the therapists at SDOT sound the same when you talk?” While it’s true that people begin to sound similar to those we spend our time with, the real reason goes... by Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | Mar 14, 2021 | Occupational Therapy
What is “crossing the midline?” You might hear your child’s therapist tell you that they worked on crossing their midline during a session, but what does that mean and why is it important? Crossing the midline is the ability to move one body part (ex: hand,... by Mackenzie Baber, MS, CCC-SLP and Sarah Gilmore, MS, OTR/L | Feb 17, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Welcome to our Two Takes series! We’re taking on hot topics and commonly asked questions from parents with a unique team approach. We’re putting our SLP (Kenzie) and OT (Sarah) brains together to bring you two perspectives on topics relevant to your child. Today,... by Mackenzie Baber, MS, CCC-SLP and Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | Jan 28, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Welcome to our Two Takes series! We’re taking on hot topics and commonly asked questions from parents with a unique team approach. We’re putting our SLP (Kenzie) and OT (Serena) brains together to bring you two perspectives on topics relevant to your child. Today,... by Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | Jan 20, 2021 | Occupational Therapy
What are pre-writing skills? Just like children need to learn to walk before they can run, they need to master pre-writing skills before they achieve legible and efficient handwriting. Working on pre-writing skills supports children to develop many of the underlying...