· Gift Guides & Toys, Holiday
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the joy (and challenge) of finding the perfect gifts for the kids in your life! Our therapy team—made up of physical, occupational, speech, and mental health therapists—has put together a list of thoughtful, fun, and developmentally beneficial gift ideas for children of all ages. From toys
· Gift Guides & Toys, Holiday
Finding the perfect holiday gift for kids can be a rewarding way to encourage fun and learning at the same time. There are many toys that help build important developmental skills while keeping playtime engaging. From games that improve fine motor and gross motor skills to play sets that encourage language and social interaction, these
· Activities & Play Ideas, Holiday
Stuck at home with the kids during these Holiday weeks and looking for some entertainment ideas or ways to continue to progress their skills during all this down time? Look no further! Here are some therapy activities for holiday break! Let the kids wrap up a small gift for their sibling. There are a few
· Feeding, Holiday
Navigating the Holidays with a Picky Eater The holidays can be a special time for family, traditions, and some of our favorite foods. It can be challenging (and stressful!) going to a family member’s house, knowing that your child will not eat any of the foods. It can be an anxious time for a child
· Holiday, Parenting & Behavior
Do you want your child with special needs to be able to participate and make memories this Halloween season? Great news, you can! Here are some tips and tricks to help children of all abilities have a spooktacular, inclusive Halloween. Read a social story about Halloween multiple times to your child Watch silly music videos
· Gift Guides & Toys, Holiday
‘Tis that time of year again! And all your kids want are toys, toys, toys! This can feel overwhelming when adding to an already large pile of toys in the home setting. Especially when the kids don’t even seem to play with the toys already available! Below are some tips and ideas for bringing new
· Parenting & Behavior, Holiday
During this time of the year, a lot is going on so it is natural for kids to be overwhelmed and act out! If you plan on having a family gathering that involves new smells, loud voices, or too many sights; try some of these tips to help your kiddo out. Social Stories Reading
· Language Development, Holiday
Happy Halloween month! At BDI, the therapists have been incorporating Halloween vocabulary throughout their sessions! This simple activity of stickers and real image vocabulary card can be used to target all different areas of communication, fine motor skills, and visual processing. Targeting holiday specific vocabulary can help your child communicate in their community. Why? Because our
· Gift Guides & Toys, Holiday
BDI Playhouse is thrilled to share its 2020 gift guide. This list is compiled by BDI Playhouse’s therapists specifically for children of all abilities. The toys are shown through an Amazon Idea List but shopping around and shopping second-hand is highly encouraged! A variation of each one of these toys can be found at BDI
· Sleep & Routines, Holiday
Twas’ the night before… anything (Christmas, Halloween, going to DisneyWorld, birthday, or for me, Great America for the first time). I remember how hard it was for me to fall asleep when I got to do something super fun the next day or stay asleep at night. With holiday season here, we may see increased
· Clinic News & Events, Holiday
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There is always a little bit of extra joy and excitement as we fill our clinics and lesson plans with holiday themes. We love hearing about our staff and kiddos’s family traditions and how they plan to celebrate the holidays with their families. Each tradition is so
· Feeding, Holiday
Turkey Time (as referred to by many of our kiddos) is just around the corner and it is either met with happy or anxious anticipation by children and adults! A family member announces every Thanksgiving that this is her least favorite holiday because of how overwhelmed she feels with all the food options. She says
· Language Development, Holiday
Speech Language Pathologists love a good theme! Themes can unite all of our kiddos but allow scaffolding for every child’s needs. They also allow for perfect home carryover for all our families! Here are a few spooky speech activities that you can do with your children at home or in your community to promote speech
· Holiday, Parenting & Behavior
Love is in the air, and Valentine’s day is the perfect opportunity to show your child just how much you love them! While February can be a busy time for families, building in a little extra love for your little one this Valentine’s day can be easy and fun, in addition to bringing you closer
· Feeding, Holiday
A letter to my well-meaning relatives around the holidays: Why my picky eater won’t eat your famous homemade cranberry sauce… Dearest Relatives, We love seeing you around the holidays! Family is so important to us, and we look so forward to the warmth of a festive home, the scents of dinner cooking in the oven,
