Kaufman Children's Center Therapist Tips • Kaufman Children's Center

Best Practices for Your Child’s Speech & Language Therapy

Nancy Kaufman's top tips for helping children who struggle to speak

Helping Kids Share About Their School Day

How to get your questions answered with more than just, "I don't know"

How to Help Motivate Kids in Therapy Sessions

Discovering what a child loves can be used to encourage them to give their all

How to Improve Social Skills in Kids with Special Needs

Feeling accepted socially makes children feel happy and secure, and improves academic skills

How to Practice Speech & Language Skills at Home

Some fun and simple activities to try at home to keep your child’s skills in top form

Parent Tips for Successful Speech Sessions

Seven ways parents can help get the best speech and language results for their kids

Teach Real-World Skills with Board Games

Dust off those old games and remember the benefits of playing together as a family!

The Importance of Receptive Language Skills

Language can be a big hurdle for young kids - and often lead to additional challenges

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Toss the Sippy Cup for Best Speech Development

The type of cup your young child drinks from can have a big impact on their development

When to Have Your Child’s Speech & Language Evaluated

Deciding to initiate an evaluation can be difficult, but it’s often the best decision

Helping a Child with ASD Get Better Sleep

Tips to help kids with ASD to fall asleep quickly and sleep through the night

The Importance of a Team Approach to ASD Therapy

How the collaboration of speech, OT and ABA work together for the benefit of a child with ASD

What To Do If You Suspect Autism Spectrum Disorder

An ASD diagnosis is scary, but acting quickly can help kids’ ability to communicate, play and learn

Why ABA is the Gold Standard of Autism Treatment

Here's why ABA continues to be the first treatment recommended after an ASD diagnosis

Conquering Cabin Fever with Winter Sensory Strategies

Get outside and enjoy winter activities as an outlet for all of that kid energy!

Helping Children Develop Handwriting Skills

A list of recommended steps for young children who are just beginning to write

How to Treat Extreme Picky Eating in Kids

Understanding the “why” of picky eating can play a major role in helping kids overcome it

Occupational Therapy Downloads

Printable handouts for parents and professionals

Sensory Ideas to Support Learning at School or Home

Sensory input is a wonderful way to help children of all abilities focus on their schoolwork

Sensory Processing & How Occupational Therapy Helps

Organizing sensory systems & teaching kids how to process their environment

Sensory Suggestions for the Fall Season

Seasonal sensory activities can help to regulate children for success in school and at home

Summer Sensory Ideas to Retain School Skills

Ideas for fun summer activities that will help keep kids from falling behind in school

Helpful Tips for Successful IEP Meetings

Suggestions from teachers, counselors, psychologists, lawyers and advocates

How to Get the Most of Teletherapy Sessions

Tips to help make your child’s speech and occupational therapy sessions run a little smoother

Tips for Traveling with Special-Needs Kids

Some extra planning can make traveling with kids who have special needs a little less tricky

Therapist Tips for Parents & Professionals

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