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Auditory Processing Difficulties: 1 in 5 Children
Do any of the following statements sound correct about your child? My child often mishears sounds and words. “Huh?” or “What?” are common responses when starting conversations with my child. My child struggles with spelling and/or phonics. Noisy environments are...
Overheard in Pediatric Physical Therapy: How to know when and how to address toe-walking
Toe-walking, or when a child walks only or mostly on their toes rather than using a heel-to-toe pattern, can become a painful and limiting habit. Although it’s common to see babies walk on their toes as they’re first learning, the pattern should fade around age two as...
Can your 3 year old do these 12 things?
Can your 3 year old do these 12 things? As therapists we are always watching to see if your child is meeting their childhood developmental milestones--it's one of the many ways we can know if physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy might be needed....
Speech Therapists + Dentists + Orthodontists = The Dream Team
Did you know dentists and orthodontists often team up with Speech-Language Pathologists? (Speech-Language Pathologists are also referred to as SLPs and Speech Therapists!) Dentists and orthodontists are experts in the structure and alignment of...
Overheard in Pediatric Therapy: What’s an AAC device and how do I know if my child needs one?
An AAC device (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) gives children who have significant difficulty with speech or language a way to communicate and build communication skills. It might just look like a fancy tablet, but it’s actually a powerful new voice. An...
Overheard in Pediatric Occupational Therapy: Picky Eater or Problem Feeder?
Feeding challenges go way beyond refusing broccoli. At Rehab Specialists of Idaho, our pediatric occupational therapists AND pediatric speech therapists use the evidence-based program SOS Approach to Feeding to help kids overcome serious mealtime struggles. Here...