by ICT | Nov 6, 2020 | Child Development
For children with different abilities (such as those with autism or other developmental differences), struggling with social communication is common. As pediatric speech and occupational therapists, we spend a lot of time helping these children build skills to be able...
by ICT | Aug 21, 2020 | Child Development, ICT, Occupational Therapy, Services, Speech Therapy
As soon as quarantine began in March, ICT immediately switched gears to implement virtual therapy. 5 months in, we’ve seen surprising and significant benefits to working with children online. We’ve also developed tips for preparing and getting the most out of it....
by ICT | Aug 14, 2020 | Child Development
Parent stress, in general, runs high these days. We are several months into a global pandemic, and parents have a lot to worry about: Health and finances. Job losses or working from home (while juggling another round of distance learning). Wondering when life will...
by ICT | Jul 15, 2020 | Child Development
Decades of research tell us that routines are good for kids. They create boundaries for eating, sleeping and activity, set expectations, and help children feel in control and safe. As families continue to spend more time at home due to the pandemic (especially during...
by ICT | Jun 4, 2020 | Child Development, ICT
Type “talking about race with kids” into a search bar, and you can scroll endless results. But what if you have a child with special needs? Can a child with autism who may not be able to imagine or understand others’ perspectives understand race? How do you navigate...
by ICT | May 26, 2020 | Child Development, Speech Therapy
May is Better Hearing and Speech month – a perfect time to highlight common speech and language disorders, as well as the role of hearing in speech and language development. Speech Disorders Speech disorders interfere with a child’s ability to speak effectively in...
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