Now that fall is in full swing, here are some fun ideas for sensory activities and play to incorporate with your kiddos at home! Sensory play is a great way to also target OT, PT, and speech goals! Here
Fall Sensory Bin Ideas
One of our favorite activities to use in therapy, especially Occupational Therapy, is sensory bins! These are fun and easy ways to encourage your child to engage their senses, develop fine motor skills, practicing skills like sorting/counting, facilitate language
What is CBRS??
What is CBRS? CBRS stands for Community Based Rehabilitative Services, also known as Play Therapy. CBRS is an early intervention service that is designed to promote cognitive, physical, behavioral, self-help, social-emotional, and language skills. CBRS providers see children with a
Finger Isolation
Finger isolation is a fine motor skill that typically develops around 6 months of age and helps kids with their dexterity and precision. This skill requires kids to use one finger to complete a task. For example, pointing with one
What is the difference between speech and language?
What is the difference between speech and language? Are they the same thing? Is there even a difference? Simply put, the answer is yes; there is a significant difference between speech and language, although they are closely related. Let’s begin
What is Orofacial Myology?
Many of the Speech Therapists here at Therapy Playground have completed the Orofacial Myology training. Below you will find a variety of details about Orofacial Myology disorders and treatments: “The study and treatment of oral and facial muscles as they
Remote Learning Tips
1. Have a space that is dedicated to remote learning. 2. Use picture schedules, timers, and verbal warnings to assist with transitions. 3. Utilize alternative seating. 4. Lay weighted items across the child’s lap while they are learning. 5. Have
Tips to Help Ease the Transition of Daylight Savings Time
Tips to Help Ease the Transition of Daylight Savings Time – Help your child get ready by talking about the change ahead of time. Let them know what day it will happen and that it will be getting dark
Tips to Help Your Child Participate in Halloween Festivities
– Plan ahead and help your child prepare – Halloween traditions can be confusing because they often go against daily rules, like taking candy from strangers. There are also often many surprises, like someone jumping out to scare the child.
Best Toys By Age Group
As therapists, we are always getting questions from parents regarding what toys they should buy for their children. This is a question that we love to answer!! Toys should not only be fun but also educational. The way young children