by Ernie Bilodeau | May 6, 2025 | Fine Motor Skills
Finger painting plays a substantial role in a child’s cognitive and creative growth. It improves fine motor skills through hand-eye coordination and precision, and it is critical for tasks like writing, multisensory activity of finger painting aids sensory...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Jan 27, 2025 | Speech Therapy
Speech development with DIR/Floortime is a unique and playful approach that focuses on building communication skills through meaningful interactions. Originally designed to help children with autism, this method has expanded over the years and is now used to support...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Jan 22, 2025 | Executive Function Therapy
Executive dysfunction explained: it’s a common challenge that affects a person’s ability to plan, organize, and stay focused. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I’ve worked with hundreds of children who struggle with these skills. Whether...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Jan 21, 2025 | Speech Therapy
Breaking the stutter cycle for your child involves implementing daily routines at home aimed at improving fluency and confidence. This includes techniques such as breath management, adjusting speech pace, and articulation drills. Parental participation is essential in...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Jan 4, 2025 | Sensory Processing Disorder
An innovative sensory diet can help children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) navigate their world more easily. Sensory diets are personalized plans of activities designed to give the brain the sensory input it craves to stay organized and focused. Activities...
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