by | Jun 16, 2026 | Speech Therapy
Every child has a unique voice—and it doesn’t always sound the same. Communication is so much more than spoken words. It can be a glance, a gesture, a picture, or a button tapped on a device. At Strengths in Motion—Speech & Occupational Therapy in Medina, MN—we...
by | Jun 16, 2026 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
At Strengths in Motion – Speech & Occupational Therapy, we love turning everyday moments into meaningful learning. Recently, one of our clients “taught” us how to draw a penguin—and the benefits went far beyond a cute picture. By letting the child take the lead,...
by | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
At Strengths in Motion – Speech & Occupational Therapy, we love finding creative ways to make learning both fun and purposeful. This week, we kicked off Olympics Week in our Medina, MN clinic, and our young athletes-in-training dove right into the spirit of the...
by | Oct 7, 2025 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
At Strengths in Motion – Speech & Occupational Therapy, we believe that play is more than just fun—it’s a powerful tool for learning, growth, and skill development. One of the most magical forms of play we see in our clinic is pretend play with favorite...
by | Sep 11, 2025 | Speech Therapy
At Strengths in Motion – Speech & Occupational Therapy we love helping children build the skills they need to communicate, understand, and thrive in their everyday environments. Today in speech therapy, our focus was on something that might sound simple—but...
by | Jun 17, 2025 | Speech Therapy
Did your child just finish reading a book, watching a movie, or having an eventful day at the park? Instead of simply asking them, “Did you have fun?” or “Did you like it?” why not take it a step further and ask them to retell the story or describe their day? Story...
by | May 20, 2025 | Speech Therapy
Welcome, parents and caregivers! At Strengths in Motion – Speech & Occupational Therapy, we’re passionate about helping children build strong communication skills that unlock their potential and independence. You may have heard us talk about “core words” in...
by | May 20, 2025 | Occupational Therapy, Play Therapy
We’ve all been there. Whether it’s us or our little ones, some days just seem to pile on the challenges. Maybe a planned outing gets cancelled, a friend says something hurtful on the playground, or even a scene in a familiar movie feels unexpectedly scary. For adults,...
by Jacob Derauf | Apr 22, 2025 | Feeding Therapy
Mealtime is often imagined as a relaxed family gathering, filled with laughter, conversations, and delicious food. But if your child struggles with feeding skills, the reality may feel much different—stressful, frustrating, and emotionally draining. As parents, you...
by Jacob Derauf | Apr 22, 2025 | Speech Therapy
The ages between three and four are truly magical when it comes to your child’s communication journey! This is the time when kids transform their babbling into full sentences, curious questions, and imaginative stories. Speech and language play a crucial role in how...
