by Jacob Derauf | Feb 17, 2025 | Occupational Therapy
At Strengths in Motion – Speech & Occupational Therapy, we love combining fun and therapy. One of our most popular tools? The peanut ball! This colorful, peanut-shaped therapy ball has quickly become a favorite among the kids who visit us. But there’s more...
by | Feb 4, 2025 | Featured, Play Therapy
Have you ever watched young children playing dress-up or creating imaginary worlds with their toys? This type of play, called pretend play, is much more than just fun and games. It’s actually helping kids develop important skills they’ll use throughout their...
by Jacob Derauf | Jan 28, 2025 | Featured, Play Therapy
Building Self-Confidence in Shy Children Through PlayAt Strengths in Motion, we understand the unique challenges that shy children face. We believe in the power of play to help build self-confidence and support their growth. Here, we explore various strategies to...
by Jacob Derauf | Jan 27, 2025 | Speech Therapy
Unlocking Your Child’s Voice: A Parent’s Guide to Speech-Generating Devices Parenting comes with countless joys and challenges, and one of the most rewarding aspects is watching your child grow and develop. But what happens when your child struggles with...
by Jacob Derauf | Jan 23, 2025 | Featured, Speech Therapy
Bubbles: The Magical Tool for Language Development in Children When most people think of bubbles, they imagine a fun and carefree activity that brings smiles and laughter. But did you know that bubbles are much more than just a source of entertainment? These floating,...
by Jacob Derauf | Jan 10, 2025 | Featured, Speech Therapy
For parents navigating the developmental journey of their children, speech therapy can open transformative doors. Whether your child is struggling with communication, social interactions, or other skills critical to their overall development, Speech-Language...
by Jacob Derauf | Dec 31, 2024 | Featured, Occupational Therapy
At Strengths in Motion – Speech & Occupational Therapy, no challenge is too small to become a valuable learning opportunity. Today, we found ourselves in an unexpected situation: ready and excited to dive into a fun game session with the kids, only to...
