by RSI Staff | Mar 15, 2021 | Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
Researchers have proven that kindergarten readiness can forecast high school achievement, lifestyle choices, anxiety, and productivity. Just three months ago, the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics published a study from Canada that showed that it’s never...
by RSI Staff | Mar 2, 2021 | Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Feeding therapy is used to help patients learn to eat or improve how they eat. This can include patients who have a medical condition that makes chewing and swallowing difficult or even patients who are picky eaters. Experts suggest that feeding therapy is recommended...
by RSI Staff | Mar 1, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, School Therapy
Learning Without Tears™ was created by an occupational therapist mom and has changed the way many therapists, parents, and teachers approach their methods of teaching basic foundational educational skills. Rehab Specialists of Idaho has therapists specially trained in...
by RSI Staff | Mar 1, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
There are as many forms of AAC as there are syllables to it’s name, but AAC can be divided into two categories, aided and unaided systems. An unaided AAC system is as simple as using gestures or facial expressions to assist in communication; American Sign Language is...
by RSI Staff | Feb 25, 2021 | Occupational Therapy
Most of us take for granted that our brains can collect the majority of information we receive from our five senses, organize it, and respond appropriately. This isn’t the case for many who have sensory issues be they young or old. Sounds such as loud noises at the...
by RSI Staff | Feb 12, 2021 | Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Physical and occupational therapists across the board agree that coordination, along with balance, are two of the most important gross motor skills in a child’s physical development. These skills allow children to participate in...
