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Children all develop at different rates, so sometimes it's natural for parents to overlook or ignore speech issues. Communication disorders are prevalent in the U.S., and the earlier you diagnose and treat a
speech-language disorder, the less impact it may have on your child's academic and social well-being.
We've identified 12 red flags, so you know when to seek an evaluation of your child's language and speech development. Read more over at our
blog.
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- Zoo Boo - October 20th-22nd and 27th-31st. 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm - $10 to $12 for members and $12 to $15 for non-members
- Mid-south Maze
- Park + Pajamas - October 20-21, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. $8 per person (Park members) | $10 per person (Nonmembers)
- BOOFFALO BASH - October 31 | 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. Free for Park Members | $10 per car for non-members
- MOVIE NIGHTS - Bring your blankets or lawn chairs, grab a spot on the Great Lawn and enjoy a movie on the big screen! There will be an array of food trucks as well as popcorn for purchase.
- Fall Fest & Talent Show - October 21, 11am-2pm at Hope Church, 8500 Walnut Grove Rd. Free admission & friendly costumes welcome. Activities include inflatables, glow room, face painting, balloon animals.
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Incarnation Boo Bash - October 21st, 6:00 pm. Free admission & costumes welcome. Activities include face painting, a silent auction, & trunk-or-treating.
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- Water
- Liquid watercolors
- Acrylic leaves
- Kitchen utensils- a whisk, a ladle, a large spoon, and a large plastic bowl, but other things to add are measuring cups, measuring spoons, etc.
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It's back to school time
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Back to school time is an exciting time for JHA! We enjoy getting back to our routines of seeing clients in local private schools, daycares, and in our clinic.
If you would like for your child to be seen for speech, OT, ABA or PT at his/her private school, daycare, or in our office please call 328-2110.
Don't forget the clinic will be closed for Fall Break, October 9-14th. Please contact our office for a make-up session.
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Transitioning back to school
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The transition from summer break to school can be a scary and difficult transition for children who experience difficulty with social skills or anxiety. Here are some tips that can help:
- Arrange "play dates" or outings for your child with peers from the classroom. This will help your child to feel more comfortable and already accepted by peers.
- Talk to your child about what to expect. Discuss the back to school schedule and what your child can expect throughout the day at school.
- Talk to your child about his feelings and fears. Talking about feelings and fears will help to reduce your child's social anxiety.
- Have your child focus on positive aspects of going back to school. Instead of talking about negative aspects, talk about things your child is looking forward to.
- Pay attention to your own behavior. Children take cues from their parents; therefore, the more confidence and comfort you can model, the more your child will see and understand that there is no reason to be afraid.
- Arrange a meeting with your child's teacher. Meeting with the teacher will help your child feel more safe and comfortable when entering a new environment.
- Establish the "school-day routine." Wake up, eat, and go to bed at regular times.
JHA offers a wide variety of social language groups every day! Children are placed in a specific group based on their age and current level of social skills. Our social groups help children to improve their skills to become more socially appropriate with both peers and adults. Contact us at
328-2110 for more details about each social group!
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| Does my child need OT or PT? |
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We've compiled a list of signs/symptoms to look for to determine if your child may need an Occupational therapy or Physical therapy evaluation.
Occupational Therapy:
- Is your child hyperactive to sounds or touch (clothing)?
- Is your child a picky eater?
- Does your child have difficulty using a fork or spoon to feed independently?
- Can your older child dress/undress herself/himself appropriately? Can he/she manipulate buttons and zippers and tie his/her shoes?
- Does your child have difficulty grasping a pencil?
Physical Therapy:
- Is your child clumsy or uncoordinated?
- Does your older child have difficulty going up or down stairs?
- Can your child throw/catch a ball at an appropriate age?
- Does your child have low or high muscle tone?
- Does your child have poor balance?
- Can your child run, jump, hop, skip, or perform movements where the feet leave the ground at the appropriate age?
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| Need lunch ideas for your picky eater? |
Packing your picky eater's lunch can be a daunting task. Here are some ideas that we hope will help this school year!
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