We have a fun and simple craft from one of our therapists! This is a fun craft to promote messy play and fine motor skills. The materials and steps are simple! Have fun with fun and spooky craft! Let us know what you think! Supplies: White paper Black paint Paper
It’s time for spooky season once again! Halloween is such a fun time of the year. From costumes to sticky treats and fall festivals, children all over find something exciting to take from this holiday. However, sensory challenges can at times increase anxiety and make this holiday a bit more
As we enter Fall, comes cold weather with it. Here is a fun indoor day project that you and your children of all ages can enjoy for month to come! I love sensory bins because there is no right or wrong ingredient to include, however we do suggest a variety
Article by: Lori Beth Stewart, M.A., CCC-SLP Hello! Today we will be talking about core words. Basically, core words are the most useful, easily generalized words we have access to. It is beneficial to start with core words when teaching kiddos with complex communication needs because core words can be
Article by: Lindsay Meador, COTA In the world of occupational therapy, you will hear a lot of talk about fine motor skills and development. Fine motor skills involve the use of small muscles that control the hand, thumb, and fingers. These small muscles are the foundation for children to be
Article By: Carly Davis, COTA How to Control Aggression in Autism When upset or angry, autistic children tend to harm themselves or others, weather this be through hitting, destroying objects, forceful and aggressive movements, or banging head against wall or floors. Autism does not cause aggression, but can lead to emotional outbursts that
Hey there! Today I want to talk about how to incorporate language in your everyday lifestyles using basic items EVERYONE already has in their home. We all use language in so many different ways every day! Hungry? We use our WORDS to request food! Bored? We use our siblings to
Article By Lindsay Meador, COTA Increasing independence and success with self feeding during mealtime is very important, and it is one of the milestones that your child should reach as they grow and develop. It is crucial to start working with them early on to instill the correct strategies and
Its time for our next Tuesday Tips! Today Kent Grimmett, PTA is talking to us about posture and alignment. Posture is so important in reducing risk of injury and optimizing function. In this video Kent provides several practical tips for improving posture and developing proper alignment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucHcLhi1fNc&feature=youtu.be Tuesday Tips at TTC
Do you sometimes find yourself looking for ways to build up your child’s language skills? One of the best ways to work on those skills is through PLAY! Research has shown that play and language are deeply connected. Using play-based therapy to improve language skills is successful because it engages
If you’ve noticed developmental concerns or simply want a professional evaluation, our team is ready to help. Texarkana Therapy Center makes it straightforward to get started, with experienced therapists and a process designed to give you answers and next steps without the hassle.
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