by emerge | May 4, 2020 | Autism, Community, Emerge programs, General information, Infant Development, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills, Speech & Language, Telehealth
Do any of these sound like you? “My child was having huge outbursts over small problems. We couldn’t even play games as a family any more.” “I was tired of struggling with trying to cook a meal that my child would eat.” “I’m...
by emerge | Jul 18, 2019 | Emerge programs, General information, Infant Development, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Social Skills, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
Verbal imitation is an important part of children’s speech/language development and is often seen in children between 18-36 months (Sukaina, 2019). Echolalia also persists in as many as 85% of verbal children with autism spectrum disorders (Sukaina, U., 2019). The...
by emerge | May 22, 2019 | Infant Development, Parenting, Play, Speech & Language, Toys
There are so many skills that can be addressed while playing with our favorite toys, including puzzles! Puzzles are a fun way to learn and boost different language skills your child may be developing in a fun and interactive way. Remember, all of this is done with fun...
by emerge | Jan 16, 2018 | General information, Infant Development, Parenting, Speech & Language
“My child’s speech seems delayed in comparison to his/her peers. Is it time for an evaluation, or should I wait and see?” Many parents question the need for an evaluation for their young children who are “late talkers.” Children typically begin producing their first...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Aug 22, 2008 | Infant Development
Lately it seems like I hear about one parent a week proudly tell me that her child never crawled and just went straight to walking. When I hear this, inside I am secretly hoping that their child is fine and doesn’t experience any motoric challenges down the...
