Occupational Therapy for Children with Sensory Processing Issues
Occupational therapy is a particular type of therapy that helps people be able to carry out daily tasks. Occupational therapy can be particularly helpful for children with sensory processing difficulties in assisting them to better control and respond to sensory input...
Holiday Games and Crafts to do with Your Children
Holiday Games and Crafts Holiday games and crafts are a great way to work with your child in helping them learn and work on their speech and development through play during the holidays. Now that we are in the Holiday Season and approaching Christmas we thought it...
Tips for Managing Sensory Processing Issues in Children with Autism
Children with autism frequently struggle with sensory processing difficulties, which can have a big impact on how well they can interact socially and communicate. It may be challenging for kids with sensory processing disorders to process and react to external stimuli...
Do you or your child experience problems drinking, eating or swallowing?
This can present a serious health problem and put you at risk of choking. Nonetheless, Essence of Communication provides therapy specifically customized to a person’s speech, voice, language, feeding, as well as ingesting requirements. Our speech therapists...
How to Deal with A Picky Eater
Even though dealing with picky eaters can be difficult, there are strategies to encourage your kid to try new foods. Check for any underlying medical conditions, such as constipation, allergies, or sensory difficulties, that may be causing your child’s finicky...
Speech Therapy for Children Who Stutter
Do you have a stutter? Does one of your kids have a stutter? Do you know somebody who has a stutter? Stuttering is a much bigger problem than lots of people believe. The newest research suggests that a larger portion of the population has a stuttering problem, with a...
When to Consider Speech Therapy for a Toddler
Having a toddler can be an exciting and challenging time for parents. As toddlers develop, there are many milestones they should reach regarding communication skills. If you suspect your child is behind in their speech development or is not meeting the expectations...
Simple Activities to improve your child’s motor development
Simple Activities To Improve Your Child’s Motor Development Children develop motor skills from the moment they enter this world. Motor skills are actions and movements that are carried out when the brain, nervous system, and muscles work together to accomplish...