Going to the Zoo Language Activity In speech and language therapy, labeling is an important precursor to literacy development, and helps to increase the length of word phrases a child uses. One way children often practice this is through labeling animals, sounds they make, and what they are doing. This is also a good time […]
Have a rockin’ summer break by making your very own homemade guitar! Click HERE to watch a video of our music therapist showing you how to make a guitar out of common household items. To make your guitar, you will need: An empty tissue box (or other cardboard box with a hole cut […]
Project Play is so excited about our new service! Dr. Lyn McRainey and Vanessa Adams have joined Project Play Therapy’s clinic team to provide comprehensive psychoeducational and psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults. About Psych Assessments: All assessment plans are individualized to the client/child; however, a comprehensive evaluation typically includes assessment in […]
Playground Play Summer is a great time for getting out to your neighborhood park! Playgrounds are an amazing resource for kids to build their gross motor skills as they explore their environment with family and friends. Check out this video to hear from one of our physical therapists all about playground play. The […]
Core Vocabulary Core vocabulary is a small set of words that are often used in day-to-day communication. The same 400 or so core words make up around 80% of what people say in a typical day. Core words are usually pronouns (I, we, she), verbs (is, go, see) or modifiers (all, some, more). These small […]
Happy 4th of July! For many American’s, The Fourth of July is a fun holiday to spend with friends and family at picnics, parades, and firework shows. For kids with autism or sensory sensitivities, The Fourth of July can sometimes be over-stimulating or challenging for them for a variety of reasons. Our team has worked […]
Potty Training Tips Potty training is an exciting developmental milestone for kids, but can also be a challenging and daunting time for parents and caregivers. Every child has unique needs and motivation, so traditional methods may not work for all kids. Here are some tips from our ABA team to hopefully help to with potty […]
Comparing and Contrasting Skills Comparing and contrasting is the skill of finding the similarities and differences between two or more items, people, or concepts. This is an important skill for children as they progress in their understanding and use of language. Practicing this can help improve vocabulary, describing skills, sentence structure, reading comprehension and more. […]
Today is World Music Day! In honor of World Music Day, we want to highlight our wonderful music therapist, Lydia. Our team and families in our schools and clinics are blessed to work alongside her each day. She brings a wealth of knowledge, joy, and beautiful music to everyone she works with. We are happy […]
Hopping Skills Hopping can be a very tricky task for kids to figure out. It takes a combination of leg strength, balance, and coordination of the upper and lower body to gain enough momentum for foot clearance. Click here to watch the video from our physical therapist sharing these hopping games. Here are some fun […]