This would be the time we start seeing the first day of school pictures on our friends’ timelines in a normal year. Oregon schools go back to school fairly late, compared to other states, so I’m often feeling a bit envious that other families are getting back to the wonderful structure and support of the… (read more)
Distance learning is now a reality for kids and parents across the country and that means a whole new ballgame for most families and educators. Even those of us who are seasoned telepractioners are having to learn a new skillset as we see kids in their homes rather than in school buildings. To that end,… (read more)
One of the most common things we’re hearing from parents right now is “My child won’t wear a mask!” We can all sympathize, especially when it’s hot outside. As adults we’re able to talk ourselves through it using reason and logic, but it can be extremely tough to convince some kids, especially those with sensory and… (read more)
There’s a lot to be said for flexible thinking in the times we are living in. Not only do we work on it with our clinic friends, we embrace and live it. On Tuesday, June 14 we re-opened our clinic doors after months of only providing online therapy. Like much of the world, our staff… (read more)
You probably already know that we offer online speech therapy, but did you know that we offer online occupational therapy as well? It’s true! We shifted most of our occupational therapy services online as part of our response to COVID-19, and were thrilled that the majority of our clients decided to make the leap with… (read more)
The last few months have been . . . a lot. Our little clinic has faced many of the same challenges as small businesses around the world, and we’ve been having tough conversations about our physical brick-and-mortar space and how to best use it while keeping the health and safety of our clients and our… (read more)
The rise of the digital age and increasing demands on teachers’ time have both meant that handwriting has taken a back seat to other pursuits, both inside and outside the classroom. Having “good penmanship” is no longer the status symbol it once was, and many of us are challenged to even think of the last… (read more)
It’s probably an understatement to say the COVID-19 is messing with our routines. As someone who needs a schedule to be productive (or else I will just binge watch Netflix), the first few weeks of quarantine were TOUGH. Total routine disruption — with the added fear of impending doom — really affected my physical and… (read more)
5/21/20 Update: We had such fun hosting this event! You are now able to watch the replay, below, as well as download the free resources we discussed in the webinar. Thanks to everyone who attended, and we look forward to seeing you at another one in the near future. We’re hosting a webinar! Join us… (read more)
At home with preschool-aged children? Me too. Need some crafty, inexpensive ideas to keep them busy and engaged but can’t browse the aisles of JoAnn’s anymore? [wipe tear] Yup. Looking for an easy way to target some speech and language skills at the same time? I’ve got you. But bear with me. So, you’ve probably… (read more)