by emerge | Mar 15, 2019 | Eating/Feeding skills, Emerge programs, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Speech & Language
During the month of March each year you might notice a push to bring awareness to Nutrition and healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Many people would likely agree that making informed decisions about food, healthy eating, and exercise are important. What if your...
by emerge | Mar 1, 2019 | General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Social Skills, Speech & Language, Toys, Uncategorized
Not sure what’s going on in your household but WOW! We are noticing a lot of kiddos are getting sick right now! And sick kids means staying at home and likely battling the “I’m bored” statement. One solution the speech therapists at Emerge...
by emerge | Nov 19, 2018 | AAC, Autism, General information, Parenting, Social Skills, Speech & Language
Did you know that 85% of spoken language is comprised of just 250-350 words? When you are using Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) with your child, make sure that you are getting the “most bang for your buck” by teaching them words that are flexible....
by emerge | Nov 5, 2018 | Autism, Community, Emerge programs, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Social Skills, Speech & Language
When we think about self-care, of course, we often think of ourselves. However, it’s important to start practicing self-care with your children as well. Especially because, at Emerge, we work with children who deal with a variety of diagnoses, and these kids may be...
by emerge | Oct 25, 2018 | General information, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration
How is it nearly the end of October!? This month seemed to fly by! But even so, we could not let this month pass without recognizing that October is Sensory Processing Awareness Month! Check out this post below that one of our OTs on staff, Lauren, put together...
by emerge | Oct 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
October 10, 2018 marks World Mental Health Day! At Emerge, we work with families everyday who are coping with a variety of diagnoses related to their children’s speech and language, sensory processing, and more. These diagnoses can have major impacts on a...
by emerge | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Does your child complain of pain after wearing their backpack? Carrying too much weight can cause pain and strain for children. Here are some helpful tips for how to load their backpack and ensure that the fit is correct to avoid health problems. Loading A Pack A...
by emerge | Sep 17, 2018 | Community, General information
What is Mitochondrial Disease?Symptoms of Mitochondrial DiseaseHow is it diagnosed?Treatment and Prognosis Mitochondrial disease: Is chronic and genetic; it can be inherited in many different ways Occurs when the mitochondria of the cell fail to produce enough energy...
by emerge | Aug 14, 2018 | Autism, Fine motor activities, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, School, Sensory Processing/Integration, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again: Summer is not even over, but it’s time for the kids to get their school supplies and prepare their minds for classroom learning. Many school children struggle to sustain attention through the school day, organize their...
by emerge | Aug 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
We are excited to announce… In addition to our in-house staff presenting on Executive Function, we will also have Sha’Ronn Brown from Connect to Learning, LLC with us on August 25th for our next parent workshop! She will have a table set up at...
