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, 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 12, 2021 | Speech Therapy
Have you ever heard the joke about having your second, (or third, fourth, fifth) additional child by Jim Gaffigan? “Imagine you’re drowning. And someone hands you a baby.” Here at Rehab Specialists of Idaho, we’re parents too! We...
by RSI Staff | Feb 12, 2021 | Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
According to the AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) a child’s inability to master good handwriting skills could indicate a more serious problem such as developmental or learning disabilities. It’s important not to ignore continued poor...
by RSI Staff | Feb 11, 2021 | Feeding Therapy, Milestones, Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is so much more than what most people realize! A Speech Language Pathologist (the long official name for a Speech Therapist) not only assists patients with their ability to communicate, but they help them understand communication, understand appropriate...
