by RSI Staff | May 19, 2023 | Milestones, Speech Therapy
Overheard in Speech Therapy: Using ASL for children who are unable to communicate effectively through spoken language. Simple words and phrases in American Sign Language (ASL) are commonly used by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to bridge the communication gap for...
by RSI Staff | Jan 30, 2023 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
Every child with ADHD deserves an individualized plan of care. Whether that plan looks like a 504 at school, a prescription from a doctor, counseling, or even a nerve stimulation medical device–there is no one-size-fits-all solution. At an increasing rate over...
by RSI Staff | Jan 27, 2023 | Milestones, Speech Therapy
Overheard in Speech Therapy: Orthographic Mapping Put (kinda-sorta) plainly, orthographic mapping is how the brain memorizes and links the spelling of words to their pronunciations and their meanings. Orthographic mapping is a strategy for learning new sight-words in...
by RSI Staff | Jan 27, 2023 | Occupational Therapy, Patient Information, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned decision tree? Getting yourself or your child started in physical, occupational, or speech therapy can be confusing! We’re here to help. Give us a call if you have any questions about qualifying, insurance, costs,...
by RSI Staff | Jan 27, 2023 | Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
Does your child have a stuffed animal that comes to appointments with them? We love being visited by special snuggly friends from home! Studies show that integrating stuffed animals into therapy for young children can provide a sense of security and can aid in therapy...
by RSI Staff | Feb 28, 2022 | Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
It’s March 1st! HAPPY WORLD COMPLIMENT DAY! Here’s what Rehab Specialists of Idaho Speech-Language Pathologist Cara Butler has to say about complimenting your kiddos. “As a therapist, I’ve noticed that kids REALLY do want to be successful. They want to...
