by emerge | Sep 21, 2020 | Emerge programs, Parenting, Play, Reading, School, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
Welcome to the final week of our 4-part series on Phonological Awareness! This week we are covering blending! Of all the components we have covered, this one will likely make the most sense to you. It is probably what you think about when you think about learning...
by emerge | Sep 14, 2020 | Emerge programs, Parenting, Reading, School, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
We have covered the importance of learning about syllables and about rhyming. This week, as part of our 4-part series on Phonological Awareness, we are covering alliteration. So we ask again, why should we teach it to our children? Alliteration is a way for an...
by emerge | Aug 25, 2020 | Autism, Behavioral regulation, Community, Emerge programs, Floortime/DIR, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, School, Sensory Processing/Integration, Speech & Language, Telehealth, Uncategorized
For many families, getting ready for back to school looks a lot different than it has in years past. Afterall, who needs new shoes and a bookbag when your school is inside your home and on a computer? As we embark into this new terrain, taking a minute to evaluate a...
by emerge | Jul 28, 2020 | Autism, Behavioral regulation, Community, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Social Skills, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
What does wearing a mask mean for our children’s social development and how can we help support it during COVD-19. When we think about teaching children to recognize emotions, we often think about helping them understand that a smile means...
by emerge | Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Literacy is a great way to build language with all children, including children who use augmentative and alternative communication methods. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is an umbrella term used to describe forms of communication that are not verbal...
by emerge | Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
We frequently get asked by parents, what should I be doing while my child is in therapy? While we recognize that when bringing your child to therapy, especially at an outpatient clinic, it is tempting to want to use the time to take a break, have some respite, and...
