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Welcome to Step Forward Therapy’s blog page, your go-to destination for insightful parent tips, valuable educational resources, and much more. Stay updated with our latest articles designed to support your child’s developmental journey and empower your family every step of the way.
Why Play Based Therapy Works: How Our OTs and SLPs Collaborate for Child Development
At Step Forward Therapy, we believe that children learn best when they're engaged, having fun, and actively participating in meaningful activities. That’s why we use a play based therapy model, an approach that makes therapy enjoyable while also being highly...
National Reading Month with Step Forward Therapy
March is National Reading Month, a time to celebrate the joy of books and the incredible benefits reading brings to children. Reading not only builds language and literacy skills but also enhances fine motor coordination, cognitive development, and social-emotional...
Unlocking the Benefits of Step Forward Therapy’s Developmental Preschool
Choosing the right preschool for your child is a significant decision. At Step Forward Therapy, our Developmental Preschool is designed to foster growth and learning in a supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment. Here’s what makes our program stand out:Our...
Snow Much Fun: Using the Outdoors to Boost OT and Speech Skills
Winter can be the perfect time to get creative with therapy activities that make the most of the snow and cold weather. Here are some fun ways to incorporate outdoor winter play into both occupational therapy and speech therapy goals: Snowball Toss for Coordination...
Therapist’s Top Picks: Playful Gifts For Growing Skills
Looking for gifts that spark joy while supporting development? Our curated guide features top recommendations from therapists, designed to encourage growth in fine motor, gross motor, sensory, and communication skills. From interactive games and sensory tools to gross...
Supporting Social Skills During Family Holidays: How Occupational and Speech Therapy Can Help
As Thanksgiving gets closer, lots of families are getting ready for big gatherings with relatives, huge meals, and family traditions. For kids working on their social skills, this can be a mix of excitement and stress. Family holidays offer a great chance for them to...
Empowering Kids Through AAC: How Speech & Occupational Therapy Support Communication
At Step Forward Therapy, we focus on giving every child the chance to communicate. For many, AAC devices are key tools. With AAC Awareness Month happening, we want to highlight how these devices, alongside speech and occupational therapy, help children express...
Making Halloween Fun for All: Tips for Kids with Sensory Sensitivities and Communication Challenges
Halloween is an exciting time filled with costumes, candy, and spooky fun, but for children with sensory sensitivities or communication challenges, it can also bring some unique sensory difficulties. To make sure your child has a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive...
Summer Activities to Support Your Child’s Occupational Therapy
Create a Chalk Line Obstacle Course Transform your driveway into a colorful obstacle course with chalk. Draw spirals, zigzags, loops, specific shapes, and colors, lines to jump over, balance beams to walk on, or even a hopscotch grid. This activity is fantastic for...
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