Fine Motor Skill Milestones – Episode 102

Fine Motor Skill Milestones.  In this episode, I discuss the fine motor skills that I consider to be “milestones” for kids in the ages of birth-three years.  I also present a research study on handwriting interventions with at-risk kindergarteners.

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AJOT Handwriting Article

American Journal of Occupational Therapy, April 2016, Vol. 70, 7003220020. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.018820

Autism Parenting Magazine Back to School Special

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Interview with Meera Raval – Episode 101

In this Episode of the Milestones Podcast, Meera Raval, MA, CCC-SLP, BCTS, ACAS,  Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist of Super Speech Solutions, LLC/ Board Certified Telepractice Specialist / Advanced Certified Autism Specialist, joins me in a discussion about speech and language with the pediatric population.

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Meera Raval Deters, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCTS, ACAS is the owner of Super Speech Solutions, a concierge private practice that provides online Speech Therapy to Texans.  She received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2006.  Meera has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation clinics, charter schools, and private practices over the past fourteen years.  Meera specializes in accent modification and child language disorders, with an emphasis on autism.

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Top 5 Items for Early Intervention Evaluation – Episode 100

In this Episode of the Milestones Podcast, I discuss the top 5 things I look for when doing a new Occupational Therapy evaluation with an infant or toddler in the Early Intervention program setting.

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Listener Q&A – Episode 99

On this episode, I address a couple of listener questions on working with clients in-home on your own, and feeding strategies / ideas with kids in pre-K or ECSE (pre-school, or Early Childhood Special Education).

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Infant Teething Toys on Amazon

Silicone infant teething toys on Amazon. . . found these teething toys today!  They are super cute, lightweight, and perfect for infants who are teething!!


Interview With Matthew & Carol Newell – Episode 98

On this Episode, I talk with Matthew and Carol Newell, co-founders and directors of The Family Hope Center. 

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Healing Your Child’s Brain Book

Proprioception – Part 2 – Episode 97

In this Episode, I talk about Proprioceptive Sensory Processing, and what types of activities you can use to meet the needs of individuals with proprioceptive sensory needs.

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Weighted Tactile Bean Bags on Amazon

These 1/2 lb weighted tactile bean bags can add some fun and Proprioceptive sensory input to different activities and games.

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On Amazon: OgoSport – Grippi Bottle Ball

Baby bottle holder – slide this on over the bottle so the baby can learn to hold their own bottle.  This gadget can be good for little ones that have gross motor delays, fine motor delays, and general difficulties with bringing hands to the middle (midline) to hold things.

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