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MILESTONES- NAVIGATING THE NUMBERS BY AGE 2
Welcome back to our series, “Milestones: Navigating the Numbers”! You can read about our first blog post in the series here. With the release of
HAPPY LOVE DAY!
Has the candy already started to overflow at your house? Let’s do something about this by creating cute, festive Love Bugs! We were inspired from this
WINTER IS HERE!
Let’s celebrate with a oh-snow-much-fun themed craft. As Ana from Frozen once sang, “Do you want to build a snowman?”. Our answer is…. yes! Keep
MILESTONES: NAVIGATING THE NUMBERS
The national governing body of speech-language pathologists, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), recently released an
PIPE CLEANER SNOWFLAKES
Brrr… it’s cold out there! Rumor has it that increased snow is predicted this Winter (some of us at OWLS Therapy are excited about this!). Chilly
SERVING UP GRATITUDE: BOOKS FOR A SEASON OF THANKS
Llama Llama Gives Thanks by Anna Dewdney There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey by Lucille Colandro I Am Thankful by Sheri Wall
FALL SUNCATCHERS
Fall Suncatchers While we love the holiday lights, wreaths, and trees that we’re now seeing, it’s still in the Fall season! Let’s continue to celebrate the
CARVE OUT SOME FUN THIS FALL: LEARNING WITH PUMPKINS
easonal activities allow children to connect with the world around them and associate concepts and vocabulary with specific times of the year. Here
SPEECH SPIDERS!
With all of the amazing Halloween decorations, yummy snacks, and incredible costumes this time of the year- we wanted to join in on the fun! Today
WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH DYSLEXIA?
What is it? Dyslexia is defined as a difficulty in reading present in a child who demonstrates intellectual skills to otherwise be a fluent reader.
IT’S ALL CONNECTED: LANGUAGE AND LEARNING
Language delays impact future academic, social, and cognitive development. This is why early intervention is critical to a child’s success across
PETS ARE PAW-SOME SPEECH BUDDIES
Let’s base this discussion around the most popular pet…the chinchilla. Just kidding! Here are some ways your DOG can help your child’s
ENGAGING MINDS: THE POWER OF SENSORY BINS.
Sensory bins are a fun way for your child to learn while engaging in play! Throughout the activity they are using multiple senses (sight, sound, touch, and
GIVE A HOOT ABOUT READING!
Guide Summer is a time of fun, sunshine, and opportunities for continued learning and exploration. For parents that may be less familiar
SPEECH AT THE PARK
The world is our playground! Play is critical to language development and presents children with an extraordinary amount of learning opportunities.
DONUT CRAFT
Hole-y Moley! Who doesn’t love a sweet treat?! National Donut Day is June 2nd. Here is a fun craft to celebrate while working on speech skills! Items
COMMUNICATION: BEYOND THE BASICS OF SPEECH AND HEARING
As a parent, it can be frustrating to guess what your child wants or needs, especially when you have a never-ending to-do list on top of it all. And
WE ARE GROWING!
After 10 years of serving Northern Virginia, we are proud to announce the addition of OWLS Therapy in Philadelphia’s Main Line! What? When
FIVE EARLY SIGNS OF AUTISM
Picture this: You are sitting in the doctor’s office filling out a questionnaire about your child’s development and whether or not they are showing
EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
“What did the mother worm say to her child who was late?” “Where in earth have you been?!” Earth Day is Saturday April 22nd. Starting in the 1970s,