Basic Concepts and Language Development
Basic Concepts and Language Development Basic concepts are a critical part of language development. They provide the foundation of a child’s education. Generally, basic concepts are a part of academic development through literacy and math, and they are also a high-frequency component of conversation. Children are exposed to basic concepts everywhere. They are processing them […]
Establishing Routines During Covid-19
Establishing Routines During Covid-19 2020, a year that no one will forget. Parents became teachers at home, children took to their tablets, mayhem surrounded everyone- but let’s not forget about our young kids who do not understand why the world has been flipped upside down. They think, “Why?” “How?” “Will I ever go back?” Our […]
Pragmatics
Let’s create a hypothetical scenario that will help you understand pragmatics: It’s Thanksgiving, and your in-laws have invited your family over for dinner. As everyone gathers around the table, your child points at the food and says, “Ew, that’s disgusting!” then tells your sister-in-law, “You’re fat!” Although your child may be able to follow simple […]
Expressive Vocabulary: Word Counts, What Counts, What Can I Do?
“How many words should my child be saying?” is one of the common questions parents and guardians ask speech-language pathologists. Similar to the acquisition of other milestones of sitting up, babbling, basic concepts, and walking, vocabulary learning skills vary from one child to another. Milestones are what approximately 90% of children are able to do […]
Effectively Transitioning Every Day and into Kindergarten
As an early interventionist OT, one of the most common questions I receive is, “will my child be successful in kindergarten?” Whether your child consistently struggles with schedule changes or they only struggle during big life cycle events, transitioning into kindergarten can be overwhelming for any parent or child. After all, this is the beginning […]
Early Intervention: The Vestibular System
EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES A leading early intervention provider in the Philadelphia area, supporting over 1,000 families annually. From Speech Therapy to social skills, we offer a range of services to support children ages 0-5 in all areas of development. LEARN MORE ABOUT EI SERVICES Many people know the five human senses: sight, sound, touch, smell […]