by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 30, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Math, Resources
Math has a reputation for being difficult, intimidating, and sometimes even boring. But it doesn’t have to be that way! With the right approach, math can transform from a series of abstract problems into a fun adventure full of discovery and creativity. Here are...
by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 24, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Feeding & Swallowing, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
Do you feel overwhelmed with mealtime? Mealtime doesn’t have to be a struggle. Here are some tips to assist you in creating a positive mealtime experience for your child. 1. Eat Meals at the Table in an Appropriate Seat If possible, seat your child at the table with...
by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 18, 2024 | Reading, Speech & Language
Now that your child has started school, how can you create a positive reading environment at home? Decodable readers are part of the answer! What Are Decodable Readers? Decodable books are texts that contain predictable, rule-based words that young readers can feel...
by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 9, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Math
Number sense is a person’s ability to understand, relate, and connect numbers. This includes comparing numbers, determining their values, and recognizing their value in various contexts. A wide range of math skills is included in number sense. The following...
by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 2, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Speech & Language
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) falls under the umbrella of speech sound disorders. It is simply a label to identify a specific type of speech sound disorder, not a medical diagnosis. CAS is characterized by the inaccuracy of motor movements needed to produce and...
by Enrichment Therapies | Sep 25, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Speech & Language
AAC… What is that? If you’re a parent of a child with a speech or language impairment, you likely have heard of this acronym, but may not understand what it means. AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication; which means finding a different or...
by Enrichment Therapies | Sep 18, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Executive Function, Social Skills
Planning is an executive function skill that has a large impact on a child’s ability to perform tasks/assignments at school, complete chores at home, or get ready for events like sporting games or practices. For some children, planning can come more naturally,...
by Enrichment Therapies | Sep 11, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Executive Function, Speech & Language
Written By: Suzanne Schuchert, M.S., CCC-SLP This definition of executive function from Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child is great: “Executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention,...
by Enrichment Therapies | Aug 30, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Executive Function, Speech & Language
Executive function is a term used to describe the cognitive process of how people self-regulate, prioritize, plan, initiate, and attend to tasks. Oftentimes, we explain it to children (and adults!) as being the “boss” of our brain. The boss has to tell our brain what...
by Enrichment Therapies | Aug 27, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Speech & Language, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
There are so many attractions in Des Moines for family fun! Not only are these great options to tire out your little ones, but these can be great opportunities for language input and learning. We put together a list of our favorite five local attractions in the heart...
