by Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | Nov 9, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to see family and friends, enjoy family traditions, and enjoy cooking and eating together. But for some children, Thanksgiving presents unique challenges, like engaging with foods they might not usually eat, which can make the holiday...
by Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | Oct 9, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
When we think about the skills needed to eat or self-feed, the first things that come to mind are usually related to our mouth and tongue. We might even think about our hands for holding a utensil or bringing food to our mouth. But what we don’t often realize is that...
