LifeScape has expertise in serving a diverse demographic of all ages and abilities. With locations in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, South Dakota, we are able to tap into our team of expert therapists and unleash their knowledge on many topics you or your child might be dealing with. Parents have many roles, but one of the most important is being a teacher for their children.
Language skills can and should be taught to children from day one. The more parents talk to and interact with their children, the faster they learn language. Good language skills lay the foundation for good academic and social skills. There are many things that can be done to help develop skills.
Two of the most important things that should be done at any age are:. They may refer your child for a speech and language evaluation. Contact them at To learn more about what occupational therapy services. All children develop differently, and a boost here and there can make things go more smoothly! Pediatric therapists from LifeScape have pooled together their top tips to help kids master some important developmental skills. Balance Bikes: These bikes without pedals allow children from a young age to master balance and steering, and make the transition into pedaling a bicycle much easier.
This is a cost effective way of adapting a typical bicycle for those who just need help with balance. Rocket Laces: These laces are stiffer, but look exactly the same as regular shoe laces. They are sturdy yet flexible to allow novice shoe-tiers to be more successful and less frustrated with floppy laces. They look cool and come in a variety of styles and colors. Find them locally at Scheels and Menards. Chewies: Are you tired of chewed collars, shirt sleeves and gnawed pencils?
Our occupational therapists recommend pencil topper chewies that are clear, and therefore less distracting to peers. My own 5 year-old prefers his robot or shark tooth chew necklaces, and the girls love the bracelets! HWT www. Bonus β their website has a ton of free tools for parents! Pool Noodles: These inexpensive fun toys can be used for all sorts of things! They can even be used to cover trampoline springs!
