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Here at DISH, our speech therapy team works closely with our Occupational therapist to maximize our clients' arousal levels and get them ready to learn. You can do the same with your kids at home! If your child has low arousal, try novel activities. Sing a new song or play with a toy in a different way than you typically would, such as hiding Mr. Potato Head parts around the room and going on a search for them. Play games with unpredictable movement. Vary your speed during jumping, bouncing, spinning, or swinging. Provide strong input such as spinning, upside-down movement, or tickles. If your child has high arousal, engage them in familiar games with slow, smooth, rhythmic movement. Speak with a soft voice. Decrease the stimulation in the room (for example, dim the lights and cover toys that are not being used) or choose a less stimulating environment (a quiet room with no other people and few toys). Provide calming input such as rocking back and forth, pillow squishes, or arm squeezes. Source: "Metering Arousal—Yours and Your Clients—to Optimize Treatment" by Jesse Ginsburg for The ASHA Leader (November 3, 2021)

Let's talk about something truly transformative today – Early Intervention for our little superheroes! Did you know that early access to occupational, physical, and speech therapy can make a world of difference for kids who need these services? Whether it's a developmental delay, a sensory challenge, or speech difficulties, the benefits of early intervention are simply incredible! Here's why it's so crucial: 1️⃣ Unlocking Potential: Early intervention can help identify and address challenges right from the start, setting our kids on a path to reaching their full potential. 2️⃣ Building Skills: Occupational therapy helps with fine motor skills, physical therapy enhances mobility and strength, and speech therapy empowers communication. Together, they create a strong foundation for lifelong success. 3️⃣ Boosting Confidence: As we nurture our little ones' abilities, we're also nurturing their self-esteem and confidence. 4️⃣ Supporting Families: Early intervention is a team effort involving parents, therapists, and educators. It's a beautiful journey of learning and growing together. 5️⃣ Changing Lives: Early intervention isn't just about today – it's about shaping brighter, more independent futures for our kids. So, let's celebrate the amazing therapists, educators, and parents who champion early intervention! Your dedication and love are changing lives, one small victory at a time. Let's keep spreading awareness and sharing stories of triumph! Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to shine. #EarlyIntervention #KidsDeserveTheBest #EveryChildMatters #ChampionForChange #charlottenc

𝘐𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴® 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘴? Absolutely. Thierry Gaujarengues sheds light on the remarkable synergy between the Tomatis® Method and conventional interventions. This method seamlessly integrates with speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and more. It's no wonder that Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists form a core part of our global Tomatis® network. Moreover, the power of combining the Tomatis® Method with other approaches like DIR Floortime, Interactive Metronome, and sensory integration is a dynamic integration that holds immense potential for holistic growth. Stay connected for Part 5, where we delve further into the dynamic world of the Tomatis® Method. #tomatismethod #tomatis #privatepractiveslp #comunicationdisorder #dirfloortime #therapeutic #therapytools #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #speech #speechdelay #nonverbal #auditoryprocessingdisorder #speechandlanguage #brainscience #adhdchild #sensorystimulation #childdevelopmentspecialist #specialneedsmom #adhdawareness #sensoryoverload #socialemotionaldevelopment #inhomechildcare #neurodivergent #occupationaltherapist #dir #floortime #interactivemetronome

Our Social Workers, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Behaviour Consultants, Teachers, and Recreation Therapist spent a day learning, playing, problem solving and eating. The clinical retreat was a day to connect, listen to topics of interest from each discipline and work on interdisciplinary problem solving. #enhancinglivesacrossthespectrum #learning #codenames #hottopics #clinicalretreat

Occupational therapists working from a sensory integration frame of reference focus upon how a child is able to take in information from the environment, organize that information and then respond and adapt to their surroundings. We can think about a child’s development as an inverted triangle with sensory systems on the bottom, precariously balancing all the rest of our higher-level functions, including speech and language skills. Early sensory experiences help to shape our motor skills and how we respond to our environment. The input we receive early in life is extremely important. As infants, the connection between the hand and the mouth is one of the first things we learn. We then develop oral motor reflexes like rooting and sucking and eventually begin to regulate ourselves. Moving our arm and hand provides feedback from our muscles and joints and begins to give us our sense of “self.” When an infant cries and their needs are met as a result, this is our earliest back-and-forth interaction and the beginnings of communication. The vestibular system receives information from within our inner ear, which travels in two directions: up to the cochlea and the visual system and down to our proprioceptive and tactile systems. This input helps maintain balance, affects our ability to sit still, and controls eye movement. The vestibular system coordinates and controls our movements, telling our body when we are moving, how fast or slow we are moving, and when we stop and start moving. Similarly, speech production involves motor control and motor planning of fine motor muscle movements. The vestibular system works closely with the auditory system; both receive information from the receptors in the ear, and are separated anatomically by only a bony labyrinth. When sound passes through our ear, it creates vibration. This movement is what our body understands, not the sound itself. If a child’s body struggles to understand this movement, they may also struggle to process sounds. We need to understand what we hear before we can repeat it. #sensory #sensoryprocessingdisorder #sensoryprocessing #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapyforchildren #occupationaltherapists #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyforkids #vestibularsystem #vestibular #speech #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathology #speechlanguagepathologist #speechtherapist

Curious about how often OT's and Speech Pathologists change roles?🧐 Based on LinkedIn reporting, the average tenure in Australia for these positions is as follows: Occupational Therapists: 1.7 years ⏰ Speech Pathologists: 1.3 years! ⏰ ⁉ Are you as surprised by these numbers as I was? What can employers do to extend tenure and avoid their clinicians changing roles? #SpeechPathology #OccupationalTherapy #JobMarket #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

Our team collaborates with our ABA clinicians and Occupational Therapists to assure that we are best able to support the clients we serve. Our speech team is made up of passionate clinicians who provide: Developmental Evaluations Direct Therapy Parent Consultation Social Skills Groups Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) use techniques to support children in developing a broad range of functional skills that promote independence. From the outside, therapy is designed to look like play. Developmentally appropriate toys and research-based techniques are carefully chosen and strategically utilized to promote higher-skill development. #appliedbehavioranalysis #earlystart #earlyintervention #makingadifference #makingmagichappen #speech #speechpathology #bcba #behaviorintervention #mentalhealth #autismawareness #changinglives

Update for audiologists, dietitians, occupational therapists, optometrists, opticians, physical therapists, psychologists, speech language pathologists & hearing instrument practitioners practising in B.C: If you are registered with your current college, your registration will carry over to the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC on June 28. You do not need to re-register with the new college on June 28. •       If you have an active registration in good standing, your registration WILL NOT expire on June 28, 2024, and your renewal date will remain the same. •       The first time you register with the new college will be on your existing renewal date. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eacRzyuD

Catch the replay on "Perceptual Processing & Binocular Rehab: Navigating Learning Challenges," presented by Dr. Raghida Achkar, Head of Occupational Therapy Arabic & French Services. Dr. Raghida delved into the significance of the perceptual processing program, vision therapy, and the binocular rehabilitation approach, offering practical tools and strategies to help children with learning difficulties and developmental delays. Follow the link to watch the replay. By sharing this webinar, we can contribute to helping more children around the world. https://lnkd.in/dttzXWkJ #PerceptualProcessing #VisionTherapy #OccupationalTherapy