https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/autism-awareness-at-home monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/e7c7e285-32f2-462d-bec6-16f1ce6f3f65/Untitled+design+%2815%29.png Blog - Raising Kind, Inclusive Kids: Autism Awareness at Home - April is Autism Awareness Month —a meaningful opportunity to help your child grow in understanding, kindness, and inclusion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/5f33117a-9088-45f2-9d12-e311a0471f8d/Untitled+design+%2816%29.png Blog - Raising Kind, Inclusive Kids: Autism Awareness at Home - Whether your child has autism or is learning alongside peers who do, small, everyday moments can shape how they see and treat others. ] Start with simple conversations: “Everyone’s brain works a little differently—and that’s a good thing.” Whether your child has autism or is learning alongside peers who do, small, everyday moments can shape how they see and treat others. Start with simple conversations: “Everyone’s brain works a little differently—and that’s a good thing.” You can explain it like this: “Different brains help people be good at different things. Some people are great at noticing details, some are amazing problem-solvers, and some are really creative or kind friends. The world needs all kinds of thinkers.” When children understand that differences in communication, play, or behavior are part of what makes each person unique, it builds empathy early on. These conversations can decrease bullying and promote an environment where all children feel included and important. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/5a7495b1-3429-49a0-83c0-2ff88857fb80/2026+April+Autism+Awareness.png Blog - Raising Kind, Inclusive Kids: Autism Awareness at Home - For children with autism, focus on strengths while building everyday skills. Predictable routines, visual supports, and play-based learning can increase confidence and reduce frustration. For children with autism, focus on strengths while building everyday skills. Predictable routines, visual supports, and play-based learning can increase confidence and reduce frustration. At KTL Therapy, we provide neuro-affirming care—supporting each child’s unique way of thinking and learning. Our therapists use engaging, child-led approaches to build independence, emotional regulation, and functional skills in ways that feel safe and empowering. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/is-toe-walking-normal monthly 0.5 2026-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/fbf015f7-4002-4970-8c1a-6410fb2dafa0/Untitled+design+%286%29.png Blog - Is Toe Walking Normal? A Parent’s Quick Guide - Toe Walking: What Parents Should Know Many children walk on their toes when they first learn to walk. In most cases, this is normal and usually goes away as balance, strength, and coordination improve. By age 2–3, most children develop a typical heel-to-toe walking pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/60012dfb-f1e3-4aa3-88d1-e0d3b9fac771/TherapyPlanning.jpg Blog - Is Toe Walking Normal? A Parent’s Quick Guide - When Should Parents Seek Help? Consider an evaluation if your child: Toe walks most or all of the time Is older than 2–3 years and still toe walking Has tight muscles or difficulty putting heels down Falls often or struggles with balance Walks on one foot only Suddenly starts toe walking after previously walking normally Persistent toe walking may benefit from professional support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1c810637-99e0-464a-a1e2-71cb16794415/Untitled+design+%288%29.png Blog - Is Toe Walking Normal? A Parent’s Quick Guide - How Therapy Can Help Pediatric physical therapy can improve walking patterns and prevent long-term problems. Treatment may include: Stretching tight muscles Strengthening legs and core Improving balance and coordination Practicing heel-to-toe walking Orthotics or braces, if needed Early support often leads to the best outcomes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/d0afd6b2-f5d1-49c9-8a14-9ac79c691d95/4.png Blog - Is Toe Walking Normal? A Parent’s Quick Guide - What You Can Do at Home Encourage activities and exercises that promote flat-foot walking, balance, and leg strength. In a positive way, remind your child to “walk with flat feet.” Consistency and practice make a big difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/5e331ce6-6e93-4843-a253-9e0ece1b4685/Untitled+design+%289%29.png Blog - Is Toe Walking Normal? A Parent’s Quick Guide - HAMSTRING STRETCH Have your child lie on their back with their legs straight. Have them kick one leg up to a 90 degree angle. Support at the top of their thigh with one hand, then gently push at the back of their ankle in an attempt to straighten their leg. Hold for 30-60 seconds as tolerated on each leg. Your child should feel a “pulling” feeling in their hamstring muscle at the back of their thigh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/5e7dee48-787a-4223-b831-07df7d28a003/Untitled+design+%2810%29.png Blog - Is Toe Walking Normal? A Parent’s Quick Guide - STANDING ON ONE FOOT Keeping their toes straight ahead, have your child stand on one foot for 5-10 seconds. If they are unable to do this independently, have them balance their foot on a ball. Complete on both feet. Increase the time as they are able. If this is too easy, you can try standing on one foot on an unstable surface, like a pillow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/6894711b-f33e-4292-91bf-30e64598fd93/Untitled+design+%287%29.png Blog - Is Toe Walking Normal? A Parent’s Quick Guide - WALKING ON A CURB OR BALANCE BEAM Have your child walk slowly along a curb, wooden board, or even a line like it is a balance beam. Encourage them to take large steps and walk with a “heel-toe” pattern. Children who toe walk will attempt to rush through this activity, taking small steps, and shuffle feet. Hold their hand if they struggle with this activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1599616285995-XFNQMXB5GXKUZ07B8ZKZ/heelcord+stretch.jpg Blog - Is Toe Walking Normal? A Parent’s Quick Guide - HEEL CORD STRETCH Have your child lie on their back with their leg straight. Use one of your hands to stabilize their heel and use your other hand to gently push their toes toward their shin. Hold for 30-60 seconds as tolerated on each leg. Your child should feel a “pulling” feeling in their calf muscle. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/from-first-words-to-big-ideas-why-core-vocabulary-matters monthly 0.5 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/498321df-c00f-4afb-999b-74f9b93b8266/Untitled+design.png Blog - From First Words to Big Ideas: Why Core Vocabulary Matters - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1592966638920-PBLAT34LZU7X7I5AQ4RE/Image+%281%29.jpeg Blog - From First Words to Big Ideas: Why Core Vocabulary Matters - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/edb0f872-2556-4a8e-9468-413f15a5665b/Untitled+design+%281%29.png Blog - From First Words to Big Ideas: Why Core Vocabulary Matters - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/5-indoor-snowday-ot-activities monthly 0.5 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/37468b9f-0c85-468c-b0eb-705c92fc9254/Untitled+design+-+2023-11-09T154135.769.png Blog - 5 Indoor Snowday OT Activities  by Anna DeHondt, OTR/L Certified Trauma Professional https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/71f10030-57ad-40a9-9e2d-431feb79146d/3.png Blog - 5 Indoor Snowday OT Activities  - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/8e2ad8eb-8e03-4acc-80c2-797c71b636ea/5+Snowday+OT+Activities+Blog.png Blog - 5 Indoor Snowday OT Activities  - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/53398ae3-9f6e-46fa-9909-2933f2cf0972/5.png Blog - 5 Indoor Snowday OT Activities  - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1449d872-3602-457c-aef0-d8bd534c367f/5+Snowday+OT+Activities+Blog+%281%29.png Blog - 5 Indoor Snowday OT Activities  - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/c7384fb6-fdba-4deb-bab3-e7e759371314/6.png Blog - 5 Indoor Snowday OT Activities  - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/7-ways-to-use-a-box monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1607134042493-ZR51WXUUYW0OWWP5J3RO/tummy.jpg Blog - 7 Ways to Use a Box for Gross Motor Play (Yes, A Box!) - Tummy Time SET UP: Find a box that has a large base (longer than baby’s height) but is fairly shallow. Place baby on their belly inside the box. Let baby explore the cardboard texture with their hands and model patting and scratching on the surface. To encourage pushing up onto their hands, play Peek-a-boo with the box flaps. Suggested age range: 4-8 months https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1607134343654-MF64XYBIYJ4RLGCXEZIZ/sit1.jpg Blog - 7 Ways to Use a Box for Gross Motor Play (Yes, A Box!) - Sitting #1 Find a shallow box and place it on the floor with flaps closed. Place baby in a sitting position next to the box, providing support with your hands if needed. You can practice banging on the box or feeling the texture of the box. You can also use the box as a small “table” to practice stacking or knocking down blocks. Suggested age range: 5-9 months https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1607134384063-OSBZ1XL1FJO2WF3NHCMH/sit2.jpg Blog - 7 Ways to Use a Box for Gross Motor Play (Yes, A Box!) - Sitting #2 Any box type will work for this activity--simply place baby in a sitting position inside the box. You can place blankets or a Boppy pillow around them for more support if needed. Practice opening/closing the flaps or play Peek-a-boo with baby. Suggested age range: 5-9 months https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1607135683884-JC5OV4OZG2T7HOAOG8CD/crawl.jpg Blog - 7 Ways to Use a Box for Gross Motor Play (Yes, A Box!) - Crawling Find a large box that is only a few inches tall. Rip one or more of the flaps off of the box. Help baby get into a crawling position with hands inside the box and knees outside of the box. You can work on just maintaining this hands and knees position, or you can help baby swing one leg over the side of the box to crawl inside. Suggested age range: 7-12 months https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1607178083849-8MFD9II2QFPD9MSOIZPN/gross+motor+play Blog - 7 Ways to Use a Box for Gross Motor Play (Yes, A Box!) - Kneeling Find a large box that is only a few inches tall. Keep the flaps closed. Place baby in a kneeling position at the box (knees should be right under hips). Provide support with your hands as needed. Practice banging the box, scratching the box, or knocking over a block tower. Suggested age range: 7-12 months https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1607135915415-O06WU89PPE4SJHIVILJT/push.jpg Blog - 7 Ways to Use a Box for Gross Motor Play (Yes, A Box!) - Pushing Find a large box that is only a few inches tall. Keep the flaps closed. Place baby in a kneeling position at the box (knees should be right under hips). Provide support at trunk if needed and help baby push the box a few inches forward. This will mimic a “crawling” motion. Suggested age range: 8-12 months https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1607136078592-CYOT3QQUIF98L51Q1Y3W/stand.jpg Blog - 7 Ways to Use a Box for Gross Motor Play (Yes, A Box!) - Standing Find a large box that comes up to the height of baby’s belly button or chest. Place baby in a standing position at the box with support at trunk or hips. Practice patting or banging hands on top of the box. If you are able to open the flaps of the box, you can also practice placing toys/small objects inside of the box. Suggested age range: 8-12 months https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/holiday-toy-list-2025 monthly 0.5 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/8cc168ac-cae3-41dd-880e-c6f2aaa1a699/2.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #1 Magnetic Mix and Match Wild Animals Targets: cognitive, communication & fine motor skills Appx. $40 Purchase here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/5b8850fb-76db-492b-8669-bf1b56e7599d/3.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #2 Kids Play Tunnel Targets: gross motor, problem-solving skills Appx. $16 Purchase here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/407bea32-4d89-482b-9947-b9471332352d/4.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #3 Frankie’s Food Truck Fiasco Game Targets: turn-taking and matching with young kids Appx. $23 Purchase here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/e95d8bf7-0da2-4723-a0d4-e5c70a10ed8e/5.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #4 Seek-a-Boo Memory Game Targets: social interaction, turn-taking, gross motor skills, body awareness Appx. $22 Purchase here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/0952c8a3-0eb2-493e-9b4b-db5770928959/6.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #5 Magnetic Fishing Puzzle Targets: hand-eye coordination, attention, turn-taking Appx. $13 Purchase here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/8266265b-722d-44ca-bb67-b716b822ff28/7.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #6 Pop Up Bluey Game Targets: social interaction, turn-taking, attention, fine motor skills Appx. $18 Purchase here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/d6448e78-1f07-4a79-a255-e0a5f8eab9d8/8.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #7 Gentle Hands Social-Emotional Learning Book Targets: social-emotional skills, managing anger, asking for help, when to use quiet voices and more Appx. $13 Purchase here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/0a8c5171-e6f4-40eb-8f05-a6541223c759/9.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #8 Sloth Sensory Weighted Vibrating Pillow Targets: vibration for soothing and emotional regulation Appx. $35 Purchase here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/0f7d074c-f970-4546-ada6-75e2cd4bd7a9/10.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #9 Harkla Hug Targets: sensory processing and provides a calming affect through deep pressure input and rhythmic rocking, can also be used for pretend play skills Appx. $80 Purchase here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/4751dd3c-9b26-4005-bd20-47606890f7f5/11.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #10 Stepping Balance Stones Targets: gross motor, problem-solving skills Appx. $24 Purchase here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/2ce26356-1fff-41c8-8ec9-5558a7184943/12.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #11 Potato Head Family Set Targets: receptive & expressive communication, fine motor, cognition Appx. $20 Purchase here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/99b111e6-1e5d-4c51-9ee4-3757388b06f6/13.png Blog - KTL’s Toy List 2025 - #12 Pod Swing Seat Hanging Hammock Targets: sensory regulation, communication Appx. $34 Purchase here https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/why-is-executive-functioning-important monthly 0.5 2025-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/81faf3ee-609d-4487-8391-7bc1387815ab/Untitled+design+-+2024-04-19T190444.317.png Blog - Why is Executive Functioning Important? - Executive functions are the foundational building blocks that allow children to be successful in multiple areas of their lives. These skills are important throughout their lifespan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/b9cef069-81c2-4434-97ac-fa4ccdd50fc5/Untitled+design+-+2024-04-19T190916.371.png Blog - Why is Executive Functioning Important? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/52b584b5-5058-4b78-89a9-62286f36f5f8/Untitled+design+-+2024-04-19T191141.741.png Blog - Why is Executive Functioning Important? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/4bb5eceb-d45d-43dd-9ec0-20649b7f9aa3/Untitled+design+-+2024-04-19T191426.729.png Blog - Why is Executive Functioning Important? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/what-is-augmentative-and-alternative-communication monthly 0.5 2024-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1648158502091-KZTBMRYX2TNQCH7J3APA/Sara+Vank+headshot+web.png Blog - What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication? ABOUT SARA VANK M.S., CCC-SLP Sara received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Portland State University-Oregon. She has been practicing since 2012. Sara is passionate about all children having access to meaningful and functional communication in every area of their lives. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/therapeutic-listening monthly 0.5 2024-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1aa5a9c6-7f16-4bca-ba67-31f89b6cc94a/2.png Blog - Enhancing Your Child’s Therapy With Therapeutic Listening - by Kaelin Gulla COTA/L https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/cdf5ecca-dc09-43a8-b907-d400e26b0b3d/4.png Blog - Enhancing Your Child’s Therapy With Therapeutic Listening - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/078118b7-744b-4e4c-9ffa-944e126a4118/9.png Blog - Enhancing Your Child’s Therapy With Therapeutic Listening - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/2999ebb8-fc7d-4a24-bf72-dd7ac3c4fcec/1.png Blog - Enhancing Your Child’s Therapy With Therapeutic Listening - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/bde2a8db-1ea9-45ae-8ccd-53f719142ea6/5.png Blog - Enhancing Your Child’s Therapy With Therapeutic Listening - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/discovering-dir-floor-time monthly 0.5 2024-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/485d105e-6e08-4fad-9001-c72055b374fe/1.png Blog - Discovering DIR Floortime - by Anna DeHondt OTR/L https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/96481cec-25ae-4da4-ad5b-4a31b9928778/DSC08510.jpg Blog - Discovering DIR Floortime - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/c1d04f52-0759-49dc-9898-bede4dbdd2a8/7.png Blog - Discovering DIR Floortime - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/181c623c-51fd-44c1-82bd-d97bbd6d4f5d/8.png Blog - Discovering DIR Floortime - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/dede1e4a-0a17-4877-a54f-76b70eba29b6/Untitled+design+%284%29.png Blog - Discovering DIR Floortime - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/281c2ede-0212-4704-aacd-dc009b501b11/3.png Blog - Discovering DIR Floortime - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/could-your-child-have-dysphagia monthly 0.5 2025-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/06877ab2-3599-432c-897c-56cbb63274cd/Copy+of+Dysphagia+Awareness+Month+IG.png Blog - Could Your Child Have Dysphagia? - by Kelly Twehues M.A., CCC-SLP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1716977144147-UXATNUXID6TNJBY6EIPC/1.png Blog - Could Your Child Have Dysphagia? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1716977144145-8PTMPYW10MJ9A72WV7YU/2.png Blog - Could Your Child Have Dysphagia? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1716977145652-M7F9EN1I1VOIUB57ELIX/pexels-cottonbro-4720404.jpg Blog - Could Your Child Have Dysphagia? https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/what-is-co-regulation monthly 0.5 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/10c8a7f8-0b60-43d7-87a4-45d3f2af93ac/Untitled+design+-+2024-04-19T232748.912.png Blog - What is Co-regulation? - by Anna DeHondt OTR/L, Lead OT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/5b6bc55d-be21-4c13-bc2d-36151c3a7cf3/Untitled+design+-+2024-04-19T234139.956.png Blog - What is Co-regulation? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/6a896156-fb0a-432a-a871-1846cbc74411/Untitled+design+-+2024-04-19T234733.081.png Blog - What is Co-regulation? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/what-is-ot monthly 0.5 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/fe041592-c7de-45e0-8029-0cdeacf40ab9/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-1449934.jpg Blog - What is Occupational Therapy? - Occupational Therapy (OT) is an allied health profession that works with individuals across the lifespan to better engage in all activities and occupations of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/87f8e39f-90d1-4dae-a3bf-0b73f45930f7/pexels-olia-danilevich-5088174.jpg Blog - What is Occupational Therapy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/abc653fe-ec90-4a62-a9ab-bad7bd844ee3/DSC08554.JPG Blog - What is Occupational Therapy? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/5895f9e5-8e35-42fc-a7a5-dc0729ff2a42/pexels-artem-podrez-6941996.jpg Blog - What is Occupational Therapy? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/preventing-plagiocephaly monthly 0.5 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/b2cb1cc4-0018-4631-90fc-5dc276148379/image-asset.jpg Blog - Preventing Plagiocephaly (aka “Flat Head" Syndrome”) - Plagiocephaly, or “Flat Head Syndrome,” is a common and treatable condition seen in many infants, but it can be alarming when first spotted by parents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1592899054768-G7I1BDJ4IE23JSANPD3C/minnie-zhou-6ODIvvWtR-4-unsplash.jpg Blog - Preventing Plagiocephaly (aka “Flat Head" Syndrome”) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1592899126129-AQKUMBCO7VIDB0ZXFX7H/plagiocephaly+1.jpg Blog - Preventing Plagiocephaly (aka “Flat Head" Syndrome”) - How Do You Prevent Plagiocephaly? Although it might seem like the development of a flat spot is inevitable in the newborn phase, you can use the following tips and positioning strategies to prevent plagiocephaly (and promote appropriate development) in your baby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1593037888138-KUG3KBIOQX691FFBR7HZ/plagiocephaly%2B3.jpg Blog - Preventing Plagiocephaly (aka “Flat Head" Syndrome”) Your doctor may recommend a cranial helmet which helps promote proper molding of your baby’s head as he grows. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/opposite-sides-working-together monthly 0.5 2024-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/9dcae39e-02e9-4f48-a80b-cb4abae0b988/Untitled+design+%2846%29.png Blog - Opposite Sides Working Together - Bilateral coordination is the skill needed to use both sides of the body together in an organized way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/ddf08ed5-8f6f-4b98-9a37-811d0a8745a7/pexels-pixabay-159579.jpg Blog - Opposite Sides Working Together getting dressed | tying shoes | opening the cap on the toothpaste | banging toys together stringing beads | coloring | cutting | crawling walking | riding a bicycle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/e7dd9218-0fdf-4690-a380-16dedfa0132f/pexels-natalie-bond-3341189.jpg Blog - Opposite Sides Working Together - Infant bring hands together at the midline play with his/her own feet clap hands transfer objects from one side to another https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/aac41bd1-e73a-45da-aa56-0d08d47c4bfa/pexels-filipe-leme-2760338.jpg Blog - Opposite Sides Working Together - Toddler pull apart pop beads hold and drink from a cup use utensils hold a dowel and place rings over it unwrap a small object (such as a dum-dum) and unscrew lids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/5d31c098-1f98-4ca7-84c2-f72798a7a80b/pexels-cottonbro-studio-3661353.jpg Blog - Opposite Sides Working Together - Preschool string small beads unbutton large buttons make continuous cuts across paper with scissors imitate pre-writing strokes (horizontal and vertical lines, circle) catch a ball thrown to them put clothing on independently unscrew toothpaste cap and apply toothpaste to toothbrush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/44d90382-435d-438f-a9f6-ca9022348127/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3755511.jpg Blog - Opposite Sides Working Together - School-Aged write letters of the alphabet jump rope ride a bicycle tie shoes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/54dcb69c-6ea1-4ca5-9c5d-9326eb114524/scrunchies-2245_640.jpg Blog - Opposite Sides Working Together - Make working on bilateral skills FUN! Check out this FREE activity https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/knot-so-boring-playful-activities-amp-quick-tips-to-master-shoe-tying-with-your-child monthly 0.5 2024-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/100e2351-a365-4960-8cda-c6bdfbaf1994/Untitled+design+-+2023-11-07T173528.333.png Blog - Knot-So-Boring: Playful Activities & Quick Tips to Master Shoe Tying with Your Child! by Anna DeHondt,OTR/L Certified Trauma Professional https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/9320e0ff-a87d-4010-b347-0617ec1e83ed/Untitled+design+-+2023-11-07T174818.392.png Blog - Knot-So-Boring: Playful Activities & Quick Tips to Master Shoe Tying with Your Child! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/bc1bcad5-55f5-4ae2-86c4-3a2ff048f6ef/Untitled+design+-+2023-11-07T175403.586.png Blog - Knot-So-Boring: Playful Activities & Quick Tips to Master Shoe Tying with Your Child! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/all-things-sensory monthly 0.5 2023-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/3c998c07-11a5-4d1c-87b6-0f6a5efc854d/1.png Blog - Is Your Child a Sensory Seeker or Sensory Avoider? - Individuals who have a high threshold are referred to as sensory seekers. These individuals are under-sensitive to sensory input. In other words, they require more input to tell their system that they are “regulated” and ready to go about their daily tasks. A few of the many actions that could be seen with sensory seekers are clapping, blowing raspberries, chewing on edible/non-edible items, spinning, rolling, swinging, and jumping. It is important to ensure that sensory seekers obtain sensations to satisfy their needs in a safe and appropriate way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/dba58d20-961f-455e-a9cc-48e5dfd79cf2/Untitled+design+%2898%29.png Blog - Is Your Child a Sensory Seeker or Sensory Avoider? - Conversely, children who have very low sensory thresholds are referred to as sensory avoiders. Sensory avoiders are oversensitive to sensory input. They can quickly become overwhelmed when a significant amount of sensory input is provided and can shut down. Many individuals who are sensory avoiders steer clear of the input that overwhelms them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/776d409a-6d41-40c7-9891-6f45e0bf5e5f/Untitled+design+%28100%29.png Blog - Is Your Child a Sensory Seeker or Sensory Avoider? - 1. For children seeking movement, provide opportunities throughout the day that allows for heavy work movements. Pushing and pulling activities will help them regulate their bodies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/ef29ecc6-b504-480e-9d25-375da45a3d73/3.png Blog - Is Your Child a Sensory Seeker or Sensory Avoider? - 2. For children challenged by overstimulating atmospheres and noisy environments, use noise-cancelling headphones. Ensure you have your child’s full attention before giving them directions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/af875970-9a5d-488b-b331-2866b27cb371/Untitled+design+-+2023-08-20T200102.275.png Blog - Is Your Child a Sensory Seeker or Sensory Avoider? - 3. For children chewing on non-edible objects, provide oral stimulation such as an electric toothbrush, chewy or crunchy food, or blowing bubbles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/b92c8aa7-7388-4e20-bf53-37de456628a2/Untitled+design+-+2023-08-20T201200.091.png Blog - Is Your Child a Sensory Seeker or Sensory Avoider? - 4. For children who avoid touch, provide tactile exploration activities in a low-stress playful way. Make sure that the child has some control over the activity and make it fun. Start with something easy, such as introducing dried beans or noodles, then work your way up to messier activities such as shaving cream. Playdoh is another option that can be predictable and fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/8f38b703-7ee9-4985-b1f1-5025e96acb4a/Untitled+design+-+2023-08-20T200626.642.png Blog - Is Your Child a Sensory Seeker or Sensory Avoider? - 5. For children seeking touch, provide deep pressure squeezes or weighted blankets. This will provide the input for the child to understand where his or her body is in space. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/the-f-sound monthly 0.5 2024-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/14e3a93a-b53c-4e53-a8be-b339673149cf/the+f+sound.png Blog - Helping Your Child Make the “F” Sound - by Megan Hoke, CCC-SLP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/935baa5a-893e-43a0-9fd8-cdf4954a6eca/correct+f+sound.png Blog - Helping Your Child Make the “F” Sound - To make the correct sound, have your child put their top teeth on their bottom lip and push air out — “ffffff.” You can give them the cue by pointing to your mouth, putting your top teeth on your bottom lip, and blowing — “ffffffffff.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/0c9594fe-bff0-42e2-ac6c-dffd93a836d2/Add+a+little+bit+of+body+text.png Blog - Helping Your Child Make the “F” Sound - As mentioned previously, kids will sometimes use the “th” sound in place of the proper “f” sound. You can eliminate this by telling your child, “We want to keep our tongues in our mouths, like this.” Then, visually demonstrate to them how to make the “f” sound again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/6fe3f890-841a-4d4a-a408-f324ae1ed3f3/Untitled+design+%283%29.jpg Blog - Helping Your Child Make the “F” Sound - Car rides are also great for playing I Spy while practicing the “f” sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/e392aa75-90c7-4397-a848-931f2cbabc6c/IMG15-copy.jpg Blog - Helping Your Child Make the “F” Sound - About the Author Megan Hoke, CCC-SLP Megan is KTL’s Lead SLP and has experience treating articulation and phonology disorders. She uses a play-based treatment approach in a natural setting. Megan also has experience working with children who have Autism, Down Syndrome, and other disabilities. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/body-awareness-in-early-childhood monthly 0.5 2025-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/749d3d72-1873-4e5b-b0c8-0da21d117408/aedrian-EZcffLueI28-unsplash.jpg Blog - Body Awareness in Early Childhood - Body awareness is the understanding of how our bodies move in space and placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/9cb8f413-1355-4fef-9c52-a7e7cac51192/hild+f.png Blog - Body Awareness in Early Childhood - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/806adbb8-0f23-4d10-bba8-e5fb682c4379/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-4868597.jpg Blog - Body Awareness in Early Childhood - Physical Activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/e046ef45-d69d-412d-b03b-2ca8bc59ef99/pexels-arthur-krijgsman-4019757.jpg Blog - Body Awareness in Early Childhood - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/b6c9f951-3c34-4182-8a9b-2551058f5eb0/toddler-6376215_1920.jpg Blog - Body Awareness in Early Childhood - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/promoting-independence-in-toddlers-series/part-one monthly 0.5 2025-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/c4b75d38-5082-42d4-b1af-920419f4ac06/pexels-jep-gambardella-6224241.jpg Blog - Promoting Independence in Toddlers - Activities of Daily Living - For toddlers, taking care of themselves begins with learning the simple tasks of hygiene, self-feeding, and dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/9b6cd93b-3d9c-4a91-b238-3b21bb3cd7d7/Upstairs+Wall+Art.jpg Blog - Promoting Independence in Toddlers - Activities of Daily Living - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/caeff3d5-d407-4108-94b6-dab15738e7c3/pexels-vanessa-loring-5083243.jpg Blog - Promoting Independence in Toddlers - Activities of Daily Living - Make it stand out Photo by Vanessa Loring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/7340ad47-a3b6-442a-8e48-428847aaf6ea/pexels-polesie-toys-4484861.jpg Blog - Promoting Independence in Toddlers - Activities of Daily Living - Make it stand out Photo by Polesie Toys https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/add-sensory-activities-to-your-childs-play monthly 0.5 2024-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/6b73c47a-4ea1-4d58-9a8e-ab79acf5b8db/DSC03344+-+Copy+-+Copy+-+Copy+-+Copy.jpeg Blog - Add Sensory Activities to Your Child’s Play - Sensory play means promoting whole body sensory experiences to aid learning and fun across the lifespan! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/abc653fe-ec90-4a62-a9ab-bad7bd844ee3/DSC08554.JPG Blog - Add Sensory Activities to Your Child’s Play - Children’s brains are developing rapidly in the first 5 years of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/186c7922-b65e-4f7e-bd95-1181f34e63c0/juan-jose-porta-aQJqnYRoJho-unsplash.jpg Blog - Add Sensory Activities to Your Child’s Play - What ages of children would benefit from sensory input/play? Individuals across the lifespan benefit from sensory input for regulation, although it looks different at different phases of development. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/practicing-the-s-sound-at-home monthly 0.5 2022-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1594916744279-A5H2J9A6UFC1VE551QF5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Practicing “S” Sounds at Home You can also show your child where to place her lips and tongue to make the S sound. Show her a video, a diagram, or your own mouth. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/identifying-torticollis-in-infants monthly 0.5 2024-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/37a1e9e1-874f-4514-836a-9233e9bdb85d/pexels-enrique-hoyos-9656796.jpg Blog - Identifying Torticollis in Your Infant - Torticollis often occurs with plagiocephaly (flattening of the head). 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Tying shoes is an important bilateral skill to learn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/5094af15-f3f5-4e51-aa92-3d10584cb176/battleship.jfif Blog - Building Language with a Barrier Game Barrier Games Build Word Skills https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/8-exercises-to-improve-walking monthly 0.5 2024-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/14deaf86-853c-4d14-b383-b787a9213670/pexels-barbara-olsen-7880413.jpg Blog - 8 Exercises to Improve Your Child’s Walking Pattern - Data shows that there is a higher incidence of toe walking in males as compared to females, and that a family history of toe walking often exists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/99ae964e-bde3-4063-8e63-65fc7b4b37cc/trainers-gf1725636c_1920.jpg Blog - 8 Exercises to Improve Your Child’s Walking Pattern If your child continues to toe walk as they progress beyond the toddler years or you have an older child that toe walks, it is best to consult with your doctor and a physical therapist for a personalized treatment plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1599616403338-1CPM0CCRI6PORICB2UT4/hamstringstretch.jpg Blog - 8 Exercises to Improve Your Child’s Walking Pattern - HAMSTRING STRETCH Have your child lie on their back with their legs straight. Have them kick one leg up to a 90-degree angle. Support at the top of their thigh with one hand, then gently push at the back of their ankle in an attempt to straighten their leg. Hold for 30-60 seconds as tolerated on each leg. Your child should feel a “pulling” feeling in their hamstring muscle at the back of their thigh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1599616167776-9SLH749VTX1E1BWG37HD/standingononefoot.JPG Blog - 8 Exercises to Improve Your Child’s Walking Pattern - STANDING ON ONE FOOT Keeping their toes straight ahead, have your child stand on one foot for 5-10 seconds. If they are unable to do this independently, have them balance their foot on a ball. Complete on both feet. Increase the time as they are able. If this is too easy, you can try standing on one foot on an unstable surface, like a pillow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1599616285995-XFNQMXB5GXKUZ07B8ZKZ/heelcord+stretch.jpg Blog - 8 Exercises to Improve Your Child’s Walking Pattern - HEEL CORD STRETCH Have your child lie on their back with their leg straight. Use one of your hands to stabilize their heel and use your other hand to gently push their toes toward their shin. Hold for 30-60 seconds as tolerated on each leg. Your child should feel a “pulling” feeling in their calf muscle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1599616466058-7DTOHIUGKTL76YTFJKP7/bridges.jpg Blog - 8 Exercises to Improve Your Child’s Walking Pattern - BRIDGES Have your child lie on their back with their knees bent and their feet planted on the ground. Have them squeeze their bottom to lift their hips up into the air to make a “bridge”. Their shoulders, hips, and knees should be aligned in a diagonal line. Do not let them push up onto their tippy toes. Hold for 3-5 seconds and have them lower their bottom back to the ground. Repeat 10 times. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/teaching-your-child-core-vocabulary monthly 0.5 2024-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/6ad40304-aa66-4caf-a1ad-f3c7592d482e/waldemar-brandt-eQA_zumyFMk-unsplash.jpg Blog - Teaching Your Child Core Vocabulary - Did you know that 70-90% of our daily words come from the core vocabulary that we built as children? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/57f7d916-9306-4907-b2ef-9ef9af1212d4/pexels-marta-wave-6437805.jpg Blog - Teaching Your Child Core Vocabulary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1592966633744-RAC69NM9O2NH9TCEDSGT/Image+%282%29.jpeg Blog - Teaching Your Child Core Vocabulary - Create a picture board with word cards for everyday use. (*Hint: Check Pinterest) Make sure your child has easy access to look at the pictures any time they want. It is okay to start small! Focus on the basics that will be most helpful for you and your child to communicate with each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/57a4d3a4-fc1f-47e0-9b25-f9a28452a527/pexels-vlada-karpovich-4617273.jpg Blog - Teaching Your Child Core Vocabulary Other activities like cooking dinner or making the bed are good ways to target sequencing skills. Have fun and involve the whole family! https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/tummy-time monthly 0.5 2024-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/6534d408-7fbb-4c52-b4e3-b96788fef84f/pexels-victoria-borodinova-1648377.jpg Blog - Tummy Time With Your Baby - In only their first few months of life, you have witnessed your child transform from a sleepy, snuggly newborn to a wiggly, wild baby who is ready to explore the world around them. Photo by Victoria Borodinova https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/5a10d777-8029-4dbf-966b-986b3ae5d22c/pexels-juliiaabramova-11915736.jpg Blog - Tummy Time With Your Baby - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/7-strategies-to-practice-stair-climbing-with-your-child monthly 0.5 2024-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/c20183da-5bce-43ab-ba3f-7bccbfdae654/pexels-zun1412-1139613.jpg Blog - 7 Strategies to Practice Stair Climbing with Your Child - Practicing going up and down the stairs with your child can be daunting . . . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/8098c7df-50a4-4c97-9cbe-87d078dcedee/CaitlinBlog.png Blog - 7 Strategies to Practice Stair Climbing with Your Child - Start with a curb or low stepping stool. Start with only one step - one at a lower height than a normal step. This can be a great way for your child to gain strength, balance, body awareness, and confidence for a bigger flight of stairs. Curbs and toddler step stools are usually a great place to begin. Start with letting them hold one or both of your hands and gradually work toward reducing your level of assistance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/c98cdc4f-a294-442a-8ab2-5bf450cbba33/2.png Blog - 7 Strategies to Practice Stair Climbing with Your Child - 2. Practice stepping over an obstacle. Stepping over a low obstacle is a great way to mimic the skill of stair climbing without the added challenge of having to get on/off an actual step. You can use a foam pool noodle, a rolled up blanket/towel, or even a rope tied between two chairs (about 1-2 inches off the ground). Let your child hold your hand until they get the hang of it and then encourage them to step over independently. Practice with either leg leading and gradually increase the height of the obstacle if possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/906559c8-9264-4d4c-8036-398feebc93ae/3.png Blog - 7 Strategies to Practice Stair Climbing with Your Child - 3. Practice balancing on one foot. When a child walks up or down the stairs, they have to be able to balance on one leg in order to bring the opposite leg to the next step. A few ways to try single leg balance include: help your child balance their foot on a small ball or step stool for a few seconds, pretend to stomp like a dinosaur with exaggerated pauses between steps, or pop bubbles with their toes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/77021271-a444-4d80-be39-a2c8ea09c7f8/6.png Blog - 7 Strategies to Practice Stair Climbing with Your Child - 4. Master going up before going down. Most children will master going up the stairs without help before coming down. While going up does require some ability to balance on one foot, it is mostly a skill of leg strength. Going down the steps requires a higher level of balance, muscle control, and even body/spatial awareness. There is also more room for error when coming down — it is easier to recover from a misstep when going up then when coming down. So always focus on mastering the going up part before forcing the coming down part. You can also teach your child to come down the stairs sideways with two hands on the wall/railing to increase their stability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/7c0a30f9-f242-464f-ad2f-d647b3917594/1.png Blog - 7 Strategies to Practice Stair Climbing with Your Child - 5. Add a visual cue. If your child seems to have difficulty judging the height or depth of the steps, try adding a visual cue like brightly colored tape at the edge of the step. You can also place colored spots or stickers in the middle of each step so they know where to place their foot. If your child seems to strongly prefer using one leg to go up or down the steps, try placing a sticker on top of the non-preferred foot to encourage them to use that leg. For example, if your child only goes up the step using their right leg, place a Mickey sticker on the left foot and provide the verbal cue of “step up with Mickey”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/14cc925f-1e03-46c7-8a76-24d312676037/7.png Blog - 7 Strategies to Practice Stair Climbing with Your Child - 6. Try steps at the playground or park. Steps within a playground structure are often a smaller height than steps in a home because they are designed with smaller bodies in mind. Furthermore, the stairs at the playground are often significantly more motivating than stairs at home because there is usually a slide or a tunnel waiting at the top! You can also take advantage of practicing going up/down any curbs or other steps you might find at a playground or a park (or really anywhere you might be when out in the community!) Practicing a variety of steps with different heights, depths, number of steps, and types of railings is a great way to improve your child’s strength and confidence with stairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/d0afd6b2-f5d1-49c9-8a14-9ac79c691d95/4.png Blog - 7 Strategies to Practice Stair Climbing with Your Child - 7. Above all, make it fun! Try to keep stair practice at home as enjoyable as possible so that your child does not view it as “work”. You can place puzzle pieces at the bottom of the step and carry each piece one by one to the puzzle board at the top of the steps. Try using a matching game with the pairs split between the top and bottom of the stairs. You can even use food motivators like candy or gummies that are “hidden” every few steps. Be creative and change it up so that your child does not get bored! https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/what-do-i-do-after-my-child-gets-a-diagnosis monthly 0.5 2022-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/8228495a-b1d7-4957-8914-6ae361eb4cee/Support.png Blog - What Do I Do After My Child Gets A Diagnosis? - Get support Whether from family, friends, or strangers it is so important to find people you can talk to during this time. They may or may not understand exactly what you’re going through, but their listening ear can take some of the weight off your shoulders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/64ee081d-b2fd-43e1-a30a-6f593484d7dc/Feel+Feelings.png Blog - What Do I Do After My Child Gets A Diagnosis? - 2. Tune into your feelings and trust your instincts Acknowledge how you are truly feeling during this process. It is overwhelming to go through any diagnostic process, but even more so when it involves your child. Find a way to truly connect with your feelings - maybe journaling, meditation, or prayer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/ad805d3a-3276-4518-b94b-0841866c4cc4/Grieve.png Blog - What Do I Do After My Child Gets A Diagnosis? - 3. Allow yourself to grieve Know that it is okay to feel sad and grieve this diagnosis. Give yourself space to grieve alone and with your spouse, but try to separate it from your time with the child(ren). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/3a8042e6-5e62-4f43-872e-e9b82773b1d5/Advocate.png Blog - What Do I Do After My Child Gets A Diagnosis? - 4. Advocate As parents, we have an innate response to advocate for our children. However, when you have a child with a medical diagnosis you have to be willing to advocate on a larger scale. You may be advocating for educational supports & medical services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/cc085533-048e-4f8a-9df1-288e801489d1/Therapy.png Blog - What Do I Do After My Child Gets A Diagnosis? - 5. Connect with therapists that are good for you and your child Your pediatrician or diagnosing physician will likely recommend therapy for your child, if he or she is not already receiving services. Do your own research on where would be the best fit for your family. Consider location, wait list, reviews from others, and don’t be afraid to switch therapy centers if you try a place that ends up not being a good fit for your family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/8bc1187d-4e09-4026-ae2c-4a84203c34e0/Celebrate.png Blog - What Do I Do After My Child Gets A Diagnosis? - 6. Celebrate all victories, big and small Your child is going to make progress at his or her own pace and that is something to be celebrated! Although it’s easy to focus on the big milestones, be sure to celebrate the same ones as well. Each step, big and small, is progress worth cheering over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/dad49304-34f9-43fd-bee9-dda8bf61688d/Facebook.png Blog - What Do I Do After My Child Gets A Diagnosis? - 7. Join Facebook groups There are many different Facebook groups available for nearly any diagnosis. Use the search bar to find what you are needing and if there isn’t a group available, don’t be afraid to create one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/00d4b367-aa3f-403c-808b-b020ae0717d6/Self-Care.png Blog - What Do I Do After My Child Gets A Diagnosis? - 8. Find a balance and self-care routine for yourself What brings you joy? Coffee on the porch? Yoga? Going on a walk? Reading a book? Whatever it is - make sure you are making time for it. Being a parent is a full time job, but it is essential that we remember we can’t pour from an empty cup. You will be at your best when you are feeling your best, so block our time for self-care on your planner! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/0d3b45ed-606e-496c-96e8-91383a852175/Excited.png Blog - What Do I Do After My Child Gets A Diagnosis? - 9. Be excited for what your child is excited about Most children have a specific interest or topic they enjoy - be it cars, elephants, cardboard boxes, elevators, or Mickey Mouse. Tune into what is most interesting to your child and get equally excited about it. This is the most effective way to build connection with your child - sharing joy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/5a8df675-b875-4afa-aed7-d3988d4a6428/Process.png Blog - What Do I Do After My Child Gets A Diagnosis? - 10. Take time to process the diagnosis and share when you’re ready You will receive a lot of information after a diagnosis of any kind. Give yourself time to really accept the diagnosis before feeling obligated to share the diagnosis with others. If you choose to do so. Give yourself permission to only share the diagnosis with who you are comfortable sharing with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/b611a5e4-e32a-4fc8-90f2-0ae9e65edfc4/Chelsea+McNichol_instagram.jpg Blog - What Do I Do After My Child Gets A Diagnosis? - About the Author Chelsea McNichols, OTR/L, CIMI Chelsea has been practicing as an occupational therapist since 2016 after graduating from Xavier University. She is also a certified TummyTime! Method professional, as well as a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/what-to-expect-occupational-therapy-evaluation monthly 0.5 2024-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/e6b05259-f3a5-4c68-b842-ec6fc14f244e/DSC08644.jpg Blog - Occupational Therapy Evaluation: What to Expect - But what does an evaluation look like? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/8c3f5002-d2ab-4718-a0a1-548d9fe28745/PXL_20231015_144343491.jpg Blog - Occupational Therapy Evaluation: What to Expect The interview, together with observations, assist the occupational therapist in forming a proper picture of your child and your family’s needs! From the evaluation, we will create a report of our findings and recommend an individualized care plan. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/a-picture-says-a-thousand-words monthly 0.5 2024-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1621300923519-AYXVMO1SD8YHXJVCRIE5/Blog1.jpeg Blog - A Picture Says A Thousand Words No matter how our little ones choose to communicate with us, we just want to know how to meet their needs and be a better parent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/0cfdaac1-ff5a-4b0e-920a-2a7340d00470/Untitled+design+%2827%29.png Blog - A Picture Says A Thousand Words - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1622392230873-VFG59BYNH5AF7C5RGB2F/3Steps.jpg Blog - A Picture Says A Thousand Words - Use 3 to 5 pictures of different tasks Your child should be able to complete these tasks sequentially to follow your morning, afternoon, and evening routines. These visual schedules could include: hand washing getting dressed potty training school tasks mealtime bedtime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1622392627963-K0T6C6129LYVUKRJSB03/FirstThen.jpg Blog - A Picture Says A Thousand Words - Use a First/Then Card Sheet This is a card sheet that depicts a task to do first that will then result in being able to do another task. For example, first duck walk, then you get to bear crawl. Or, reverse them depending on what your child likes to do most. Make their favored activity the then task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/a265dd47-3ee2-49f7-8cce-ddcf343b989f/calm+%2824%29.jpg Blog - A Picture Says A Thousand Words - About the Author Kaelin Gulla, COTA/L Kaelin has worked in healthcare for over 15 years and holds a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration as well Gerontology from the University of Southern Indiana. She has been a fully licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for over five years. It was during her experience as a social worker and patient advocate that Kaelin discovered she had a passion for helping others and had a desire to become an Occupational Therapist. Kaelin has occupational experience in hippotherapy and sensory input in relation to environmental modifications. https://www.ktltherapy.com/blog/7-core-strengthening-exercises-for-children monthly 0.5 2024-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/fc92e233-f567-422d-b072-2f51a30c3c44/pexels-cottonbro-8142255.jpg Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children Does your child struggle to sit upright in a chair for an extended period of time? Do you feel like your child gets tired more easily or loses their balance more often than other children when participating in physical activities? Has it been a challenge for your child to learn new motor skills, like crawling, jumping, throwing a ball, or even holding a crayon? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1611928454665-8J66UIAX8QST0EAGFGJE/image-from-rawpixel-id-30362-jpeg.jpg Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1611928454780-BSU2KG8JNADV30RZ93C8/image-from-rawpixel-id-40831-jpeg.jpg Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1611928455431-4M4R8DXYC2LR19PYISU1/image-from-rawpixel-id-99641-jpeg.jpg Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1611928564118-VG6X7GIL2MEI57UKETQS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1611928807705-UVY1MPRASGOUBNS0WN2S/core+strengthening+exercises+for+children Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children - #1 V-UP Have your child lie on their back with their legs up in the air. Place a stuffed animal between their feet and have them attempt to reach up and grab it with their hands. Repeat as able. Modification: Have your child focus only on holding the stuffed animal between their feet for a few seconds; increase time as able. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1611929091558-XRNY1LT14EJ34S3A8N20/bridge.JPG Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children - #2 BRIDGE Have your child lie on their back with their knees bent and feet planted on the floor. Have them squeeze their bottom and lift it up into the air. Hold for 2-3 seconds and repeat as able. Try driving a toy car under their bottom to make it more fun. Modification: Have your child focus only on squeezing their bottom without lifting it into the air. You can also hold their hips and help them lift their bottom only an inch off the ground and work toward lifting it all the way up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1611931444237-PPQWD5G9OF957BM63H79/superman+exercise.JPG Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children - #3 SUPERMAN/SUPERWOMAN Have your child lie on their belly on the floor. Encourage them to fly like superman by lifting their head, arms, and legs off the floor for 3-5 seconds. Repeat as able. Make it more fun by having a competition with a parent/sibling OR have them reach for a stuffed animal. You can also try this on a large platform swing or exercise ball. Modification: Place a pillow under your child’s chest and focus on lifting only the head and arms a few inches off the ground first. Add in leg lift as able. Hold for only 1 second to start and increase hold time as able. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1611931689099-DZP0NND91V94GU1FPO43/tall+kneeling+core+exercise.JPG Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children - #4 TALL KNEELING Have your child kneel on the floor with their bottom lifted off their feet. Their hips, knees, and shoulders should be in line. Have them throw a ball or stuffed animal overhead to you or another target (i.e., block tower or bucket) without losing their balance. Repeat as able. Modification: Focus on just holding this tall kneeling position with a ball or stuffed animal above their head---see if they can beat their time with every repetition. If this is still too hard, have them hold the tall kneeling position at the coffee table while they work on a puzzle so that they can lean on the support surface as needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1611931780210-ZDQ5MIA48QVWDCG94UEC/animalwalk.JPG Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children - #5 ANIMAL WALKS Practice crawling like a bear (pictured), crab walking, or crawling on hands and knees like a dog across the living room floor. You can make this more fun by having your child complete a puzzle doing animal walks---place the puzzle pieces on one side of the room with the puzzle board on the opposite side of the room. Modification: Decrease the distance they have to travel OR just focus on holding the position without moving across the room. If bear crawling or crab walking are too challenging, focus just on a simple hands and knees crawling motion. Try to make a tunnel with your legs or with chairs and blankets to make it more motivating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1611932355682-U9NR3LVBHYW3ZAF3Q6PF/wheelbarrow.JPG Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children - #6 WHEELBARROW Hold your child’s feet and have them “wheelbarrow walk” across the room on their hands. You can include the whole family and have races OR have your child complete a puzzle in this position (as mentioned above with animal walks). Modification: Focus just on a crawling motion if the wheelbarrow position is too challenging. You will also want to start with just a crawling position if you notice your child’s elbows hyperextending (bending in the “wrong” direction) in a wheelbarrow position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1611932421485-OKCKNULN32J63CW9IVRY/squats+core+exercise.JPG Blog - 7 Core Strengthening Exercises for Children - #7 SQUATS Place puzzle pieces on the floor and have your child squat down to pick them up. Encourage them to bend at their hips and knees with their toes pointed straight ahead. Their back should not be rounded. Repeat as able. 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The process can occur very differently for each child, depending on their personality and circumstances. 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After cut and laminated the child and adult could play memory or just match the process and name them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1594948100682-MZKYGQKN2J0TO34VB7N7/playdough.png Blog - Developmental Speech Disorders Activity Using Tactile Sensory Input The child practices their phonological process by naming the card and then making the sounds correctly as they stamp the letter on playdough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1594948224299-VRDER8JIQ3VJ6JUJLR08/interactive+books.png Blog - Developmental Speech Disorders Make Up a Story Pictures of different minimal pairs and sentences that make up a story. The child is able to choose a picture from their phonological process to add to a sentence and ultimately a story. 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KTL Therapy 18 North Fort Thomas Avenue, Suite 302 Fort Thomas, KY 41075 Call: 859-441-0139 Email: amy@ktltherapy.com https://www.ktltherapy.com/cleaning-procedures daily 0.75 2025-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1613991325439-CMFSTY2NWQI3T34EFDUR/image-asset.jpeg Health and Cleaning Procedures - SICK POLICY NEVER bring a sick child to therapy! If your child has had a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting in the past 24 hours, please call and cancel your session. If your child has been diagnosed with an illness that is contagious, please call to cancel your session. We will work with you on rescheduling and this will not be billed to you as a “late cancel” or “no show.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1613992200086-OPHFMTRNB3J6ANW8LWEH/image-from-rawpixel-id-536249-jpeg.jpg Health and Cleaning Procedures - CLEANING PROCEDURES All hard surfaces in the clinic area will be wiped down between sessions. Again, we were doing this to protect you all along! But we now need to consider the bathroom, door, furniture, toys, and other therapy materials. Please be patient with us if we start a little late or end a little early to make this happen! In addition to our cleaning between sessions, the clinic will be professionally cleaned and sanitized every week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1613991831632-UJQSX02O2NGN4VGVEFJE/image-asset.jpeg Health and Cleaning Procedures - HAND WASHING We already start all sessions with handwashing so this won’t be new! However, it is preferred that the child and therapist use the sink to wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Hand sanitizing wipes will be available if your child has difficulty with soap and water handwashing. 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Our Speech-Language Pathologists are dedicated to working with your child to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of speech, language, social and cognitive-communication, feeding and swallowing disorders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/83fb9e66-3415-4ce2-a1ff-65aa39027a60/DSC02273.jpg Speech Therapy Services https://www.ktltherapy.com/physical-therapy-services daily 0.75 2025-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/c03ec861-d737-4dc0-938f-d87038e33ff6/DSC01757.jpeg Physical Therapy Services - A Child’s First Job is to Play! As physical therapists, our job is to help your child do the activities they want to do while accomplishing what they have to do in fun and engaging ways. We consider your child’s daily routine and environment and develop a plan that empowers both you and your child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/0508e109-729f-4182-9cf8-714176b14704/DSC08167.jpg Physical Therapy Services https://www.ktltherapy.com/occupational-therapy-services daily 0.75 2025-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/35364a8b-8fcb-4c9d-9870-33b4204f83a3/DSC08525+%281%29.jpg Occupational Therapy Services - A Child’s First Job Is to Play! We help children do the daily living activities they want to do and need to do. From mealtime to playtime to bedtime, your child’s therapist will analyze your family’s daily routines and needs to discover what best fits your family’s lifestyle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/0f306bfd-531d-4b85-bbdb-a08503c45b70/PXL_20231015_141532434.MP.jpg Occupational Therapy Services KTL therapists engage in fun activities with children integrating play and therapy. https://www.ktltherapy.com/keis daily 0.75 2025-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/46bcfd2b-d2f4-437a-a9b8-2ed7251fed01/449686004_814222680806619_4062981897930278762_n.jpg KEIS Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1605146389091-3T5Q1OFAMXVJPYYXI32Y/image-from-rawpixel-id-7021-jpeg.jpg KEIS Program If you are concerned about your child’s development, please call KEIS. 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Our therapists diagnose delays and disorders in speech, language, feeding, motor, and sensory function. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/e092bede-5797-46b8-a395-fad4253e72aa/DSC02090.jpg Home - THERAPY PLANNING If you have an evaluation from school or another private practice, you can bring it to KTL for a therapy planning session lasting 30 minutes. Our skilled therapists will design a unique therapy plan based on your child’s needs and goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/d3af7533-d44b-4bee-8b35-3f1cb764e393/DSC02562.jpg Home - TREATMENT SESSIONS Treatment Sessions are 45 minutes and focus on therapy related to physical, occupational, speech and language delays or disorders. 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Here are several Spring-themed sensory bins for you and your child to enjoy from Teaching2and3yearolds.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/937a7310-9104-4ea0-a521-fc62823a0939/Untitled+design+%286%29.png ACTIVITIES - Spring Activities Word Hopscotch This game works especially well with any Speech-Language articulation drill. In place of numbers, draw pictures beginning with the sound you would like to focus on. Instruct your child to toss a rock onto the hopscotch board. Then, tell him or her to hop to the square with the rock and say the word of the picture in the square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1646604205808-KQNVDAKHZWUBK8AW7V38/unsplash-image-3-VpOS9b6zQ.jpg ACTIVITIES - Spring Activities - “Red Light/Green Light” Game When is the last time you played "red light"/"green light" with your child? This classic game helps kids if they are having difficulty with executive functions. Play it this weekend inside or outside! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/6d7b4481-d958-4e53-83a5-8246d78318b1/pexels-emma-bauso-2253879.jpg ACTIVITIES - Spring Activities - Spring-themed Movement Ideas From a “frog jump” to a “rain dance” to “puddle jumps,” find these and 6 other movement ideas to help your child with gross motor skills at PinkOatmeal.com! https://www.ktltherapy.com/activities/winter monthly 0.5 2022-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1562ffa7-fb88-4f38-bdd4-5edeb5909273/Copy+of+Winter+Activities.png ACTIVITIES - Winter Activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/07a17baf-04e8-4b3b-952c-e86cd5a86506/over+%26+under+the+snow+read+and+activity.png ACTIVITIES - Winter Activities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/48e1b1df-d84a-4f96-9320-f12d4244119b/Sliiiiiiiiding+Snowballs.png ACTIVITIES - Winter Activities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/183b5afa-ecae-4f72-bee8-61f657c1e93a/Bring+snow+inside+for+SENSORY+PLAY%21+%28Facebook+Post%29+%28Instagram+Story%29+%28Instagram+Post%29.png ACTIVITIES - Winter Activities - Snow Sensory Bin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/3160d35b-a37f-46cd-b4d7-12b2305d8c9a/SNOW-TATO+HEADS+%281%29.png ACTIVITIES - Winter Activities - Make Mr. & Mrs. Snow-tato Heads! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/8f072852-445b-4795-bc7f-0600252fd88a/Snowball+Rescue%21+Sensory+Bin.png ACTIVITIES - Winter Activities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/873ec52b-a97d-40aa-b16d-d09bb88eb33d/winter+movement.png ACTIVITIES - Winter Activities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/bdea248b-4306-4540-ba73-ef75a3f0db21/Paper+plate+%281%29.png ACTIVITIES - Winter Activities - Paper plate ice skating indoors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/f80423e7-b9ba-4658-8f6b-99118f7c72d0/Snowflake+Balance+Activity.png ACTIVITIES - Winter Activities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/activities/special-holidays monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/c36b95ff-1046-4d31-bc91-99a14115bcac/Untitled+design+%289%29.jpg ACTIVITIES - Special Holidays EASTER FUN! Speech Therapy Activity - Speech word Easter egg hunt! Physical Therapy Activity - Basket of Eggs (works on gross motor skills) Occupational Therapy Activity - Bunny Race (works on oral motor skills) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/87dde23d-cc5a-443b-9ac9-5b8fb7ef6882/Untitled+design+%2871%29.png ACTIVITIES - Special Holidays - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/bf9ae6da-0615-4a92-b23d-32c4b0a7ac4a/Untitled+design+%2829%29.png ACTIVITIES - Special Holidays CHRISTMAS Speech Therapy Activity - ‘No Hands’ & ‘I Spy’ games and more! Occupational Therapy Activity - Christmas tree fine motor craft Physical Therapy Activity - Reindeer Games for gross motor skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/ab2576e0-2bd5-403d-bd02-0d79bb6e0849/unsplash-image-G7TOhgrIKw0.jpg ACTIVITIES - Special Holidays LEARN ABOUT HANUKKAH Speech Therapy Activity - Books to read, videos to watch & games to play Occupational Therapy Activity - Sensory coloring, visual perception & fine motor fun Physical Therapy Activity - Gross motor game https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/70322393-1f05-4d07-8784-53c79a91e4c3/Untitled+design+%2828%29.png ACTIVITIES - Special Holidays LEARN ABOUT KWANZAA Speech Therapy Activity - One family celebrates Kwanzaa - Watch and discuss as a family Occupational Therapy Activity - Decorate a Kinara sensory art Physical Therapy Activity - Drums are popular in African music - Try bucket drumming for kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/6e781641-979d-46f9-8213-3eeaa7559d64/New+year.png ACTIVITIES - Special Holidays NEW YEAR Speech Therapy Activity - Reflect on the past and talk about the future with your child Occupational Therapy Activity - New Year’s Eve countdown chain Physical Therapy Activity - Use those leftover boxes from the holidays to physical therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/f18122be-9424-4410-a1aa-03d45f184dc3/Untitled+design+-+2025-02-01T161207.231.png ACTIVITIES - Special Holidays VALENTINE’S DAY Speech Therapy Activity - February read-alouds: Read The Day It Rained Hearts with your child, along with other February-themed books Occupational Therapy Activity - Hole-punched Hearts for fine motor skills Physical Therapy Activity - Musical Hearts for gross motor skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/26fd7e49-ab33-4b13-980f-b491de045443/new+year+%281%29.png ACTIVITIES - Special Holidays LUNAR NEW YEAR Speech Therapy Activity - Lunar New Year book recommendations with speech activities Occupational Therapy Chopsticks Activity - Work on fine motor abilities using “chopsticks” skills! Physical Therapy Activity - Chinese ribbon dancing to celebrate and move! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/a99486e1-cefb-403b-91fd-8112ec745e27/Untitled+design+%2829%29.png ACTIVITIES - Special Holidays ST. PATRICK’S DAY Speech Therapy Activity - Play Rainbow “Soup” or Read a St. Patrick’s Day Book Occupational Therapy Activity - St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Physical Therapy Activity - Clover Hop https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/cotreatments monthly 0.5 2025-09-06 https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/have-questions1 monthly 0.5 2025-09-06 https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/speech-therapy-services monthly 0.5 2023-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1630948334864-YTREFT37IFKRBGLP8D35/SpeechTherapy.jpeg MEET THE TEAM - Speech Therapy Services - What Do We Love About Our Work? Empowering families with the information you need to help your child reach her fullest potential. Our Speech-Language Pathologists are dedicated to working with your child to assess, diagnose, treat, and prevent a variety of speech-language, social, cognitive-communication, feeding, and swallowing disorders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/13249667-c3a2-42b0-bebe-0aba5985dd83/SpeechTherapy2.jpg MEET THE TEAM - Speech Therapy Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/kelly-twehues monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/2f062459-dba1-4f48-8263-0695fb65ccf4/Kelly+off+white+background.jpg MEET THE TEAM - Kelly Twehues, Owner, began KTL to give families a more personalized experience in therapy services. Kelly, owner of KTL Therapy, has over ten years of pediatric experience and created KTL, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy to be closer to her patients and their families. Kelly has experience in all areas of the field of speech-language pathology and is dedicated to putting the needs of children and their families first! https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/sara-vank monthly 0.5 2023-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/8ad8a369-43d8-4fdc-8838-d91e92d2465e/Sara+Vank+headshot+web.png MEET THE TEAM - Sara Vank has experience working with children who have complex communication needs. Kelly, owner of KTL Therapy, has over ten years of pediatric experience and created KTL, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy to be closer to her patients and their families. Kelly has experience in all areas of the field of speech-language pathology and is dedicated to putting the needs of children and their families first! https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/megan-hoke monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/55a965f3-3707-45f5-a739-312a39a75a3a/IMG15-copy.jpg MEET THE TEAM - Megan Hoke, Lead SLP, has experience treating articulation and phonology disorders. Kelly, owner of KTL Therapy, has over ten years of pediatric experience and created KTL, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy to be closer to her patients and their families. Kelly has experience in all areas of the field of speech-language pathology and is dedicated to putting the needs of children and their families first! https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/occupational-services monthly 0.5 2023-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/1651005545636-CZYZW8C6TBLXGNRP7HXF/DSC03940.jpeg MEET THE TEAM - Occupational Therapy Services - A Child’s First Job Is to Play! We help children do the daily living activities they want to do and need to do. From mealtime to playtime to bedtime, your child’s therapist will analyze your family’s daily routines and needs to discover what best fits your family’s lifestyle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/3d693d46-e605-4fa6-b7e0-b5f60dc2d831/DSC03868.jpg MEET THE TEAM - Occupational Therapy Services - Make it stand out KTL therapists engage in fun activities with children integrating play and therapy. https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/physical-therapy-services monthly 0.5 2023-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/fc5a19d0-9ff8-4df8-a104-0c4e851857ec/Untitled+design+%2828%29.png MEET THE TEAM - Physical Therapy Services - A Child’s First Job is to Play! As physical therapists, our job is to help your child do the activities they want to do and accomplish what they have to do in fun and engaging ways. We consider your child’s daily routine and environment and develop a plan that empower both you and your child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/f8e024b5-2c7c-4edd-94a0-cbf7632b192b/PhysicalTherapy.jpg MEET THE TEAM - Physical Therapy Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/connect-with-us monthly 0.5 2023-03-28 https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/amy-bush monthly 0.5 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/e5df5ba9-3adc-4864-8138-3e18c50ad0d7/Untitled+design+%2832%29.png MEET THE TEAM - Amy Bush has been assisting KTL families and therapists since 2020. For over 20 years, Amy has worked in healthcare. She began working for KTL Therapy in September 2020. Amy enjoys working alongside the KTL therapists to provide assistance as they provide services to deserving families. She is passionate about helping families discover what services are available for their children. Amy also loves working for a small business in her own community! https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/meredith-klare monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/46f05f5e-e4de-4024-abc7-087e25780e60/Untitled+design+%2861%29.png MEET THE TEAM - Meredith Klare has experience serving children with various diagnoses, including sensory processing. Meredith earned a master's degree in occupational therapy from Xavier University in 2019 and began her career working with adults in the acute and rehabilitation setting and continues to work with both adults and children. She works with children of all ages and has experience serving children with various diagnoses, including sensory processing disorders, emotional regulation, and feeding. Meredith loves working with families to establish family-and-child-centered goals in order to provide children with a fulfilling and happy life. She offers services through KEIS and clinical private practice at KTL Therapy. https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/abbie-luken monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/dd636a9b-4c1c-4164-bf63-eb28355d6708/72800%5EOH069PT05+E%5EAbbie+Luken%5E%23E212192%5E10x13_X_CD%5E32297%5E40246%5E%5EReOrder.jpg MEET THE TEAM - Abbie Luken PT, DPT Abbie earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Mount Saint Joseph University. She has a background in athletics and enjoys seeing the progression between early development and more advanced movement patterns. Abbie uses a play-based approach to achieve the progression of motor milestones. She encourages families to involve themselves in treatments to become confident in supporting their kiddos through meeting their goals. She offers services through clinical private practice at KTL Therapy. https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/sara-kula monthly 0.5 2026-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/9f5b50c0-a31f-48e4-a1a7-62edc5bfa937/Untitled+design+-+2023-08-20T212027.926.png MEET THE TEAM - Sara Kula utilizes play-based and nature-based therapy services and works with children of all ages. Kelly, owner of KTL Therapy, has over ten years of pediatric experience and created KTL, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy to be closer to her patients and their families. Kelly has experience in all areas of the field of speech-language pathology and is dedicated to putting the needs of children and their families first! https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/gratia-kovatch monthly 0.5 2026-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/e98c7d7c-2e54-432a-9485-5ed3e7a4f67a/Photo+Coming+Soon%21.png MEET THE TEAM - Gratia Kovatch believes play-based therapy is an effective, low-pressure way to support children. Kelly, owner of KTL Therapy, has over ten years of pediatric experience and created KTL, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy to be closer to her patients and their families. Kelly has experience in all areas of the field of speech-language pathology and is dedicated to putting the needs of children and their families first! https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/moira-hoke monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/e98c7d7c-2e54-432a-9485-5ed3e7a4f67a/Photo+Coming+Soon%21.png MEET THE TEAM - Moira Hoke is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who is passionate about helping children gr Kelly, owner of KTL Therapy, has over ten years of pediatric experience and created KTL, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy to be closer to her patients and their families. Kelly has experience in all areas of the field of speech-language pathology and is dedicated to putting the needs of children and their families first! https://www.ktltherapy.com/meet-the-team/elizabeth-liming monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbb29784dffb44966ed0bb4/e98c7d7c-2e54-432a-9485-5ed3e7a4f67a/Photo+Coming+Soon%21.png MEET THE TEAM - Collaboration with caregivers is an important part of Elizabeth Liming’s approach. Kelly, owner of KTL Therapy, has over ten years of pediatric experience and created KTL, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy to be closer to her patients and their families. Kelly has experience in all areas of the field of speech-language pathology and is dedicated to putting the needs of children and their families first!