We can hardly believe it but Thanksgiving is right around the corner! I wanted to give you all a glimpse into what we have been working on in clinic. We had so much fun playing a “Would You Rather?” Thanksgiving game. Some of the questions included options like would you rather wash your hair withContinue reading “Thanksgiving is Here”
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Importance of Free Play
A few weeks ago we took our 3rd grade group on a field trip to the park! It was so much fun, and so eye opening. We learned that some of our clients need additional cues to engage with peers in this natural environment. We also learned that some peers enjoyed more imaginative play, andContinue reading “Importance of Free Play”
Pre-K Therapy Group
Fall is right around the corner, and that means back to school! If you have a pre-K kiddo who is struggling with their motor skills, social interactions, or language skills, please consider joining our pre-K therapy group! Our group is run by both a speech therapist and an occupational therapist, allowing for a combination ofContinue reading “Pre-K Therapy Group”
First Visit: What to Expect
The time has come, and you have scheduled your initial evaluation appointment at Taylor Johnson Therapy. We are so excited to meet you! If you are wondering what to expect during an evaluation appointment, keep on reading! Once you arrive at the office, you will take a seat in our waiting room. We have someContinue reading “First Visit: What to Expect”
Summer Groups 2024
Schedules
There are so many ways to incorporate schedules into daily routines and therapy sessions. Some children respond well to seeing everything that is to come. Other children respond best when they can see one to two activities or tasks at a time. Personally, I make a written schedule each night of every activity and to-doContinue reading “Schedules”
Hot Chocolate Breathing
Winter is in full swing, and to keep our groups warm we whipped up a batch of hot chocolate. We started with figuring out what ingredients were needed, then we practiced sequencing the steps, and then we practiced ADL skills like microwaving and pouring. After we tried our delicious hot chocolate, we practiced hot chocolateContinue reading “Hot Chocolate Breathing”
Visual Discrimination
One area of visual processing is visual discrimination. This is the ability to notice differences between two objects or pictures. Having the ability to look at items and to recognize whether they are the same or different is a key process in matching and categorizing. This can come into play throughout our daily lives. OneContinue reading “Visual Discrimination”
Holiday Gift Guide 2023
The holidays are upon us! If you are looking for gifts that can support your child in their OT goals, make sure to chat with your therapist for goal-specific ideas! In the meantime, check out this list of my personal favorite toys this year!
Thanksgiving Meal
Our groups this past week have done an amazing job prepping for Thanksgiving. We have practiced setting tables, engaging in reciprocal conversations, and trying some typical Thanksgiving foods! We practiced using forks and knives, and safely cutting meats. Take a peek below to check out our Thanksgiving spread: General Feeding Tips: Look at how yourContinue reading “Thanksgiving Meal”
