Winter Break Activity – Children’s Winter Festival

Need to get out of the house this winter break? Go to the Boston Children’s Winter Festival on Wednesday, February 20th. The festival will be held at Boston Commons, with activities starting at 10 AM.

“Among the attractions will the 45-foot-long Toboggan Tunnel mountainous adventure with twin roller lanes, the 30-foot-high inflatable Everest Climb N Slide, a Ski Lift photo op, and much more.  In addition, the Highland Street Foundation is sponsoring a week-long Winter Camp at the Boston Common Frog Pond with free skating and rentals for all ages from Monday, February 18, through Friday, February 22.”

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"Picky" Teens and Feeding Therapy

Most people typically associate “picky eating” with young children, but what happens if your child never grows out of these habits? Feeding therapy is an appropriate avenue, regardless of age! In this article, Katja Rowell, MD, and Jenny McGlothlin, MS, CCC/SLP, CLC, explore some techniques for parents to assist their teens with regards to their picky eating habits.

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If you have a picky teenager and want to explore feeding therapy options, don’t hesitate to call our office to inquire at 781-792-2700!

Limit Child's Screen Time for Better Cognition

“In a study in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, researchers from Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute found the following: Limiting children’s recreational screen time to two hours per day, and coupling this with a good night’s sleep and sufficient physical activity, may mean better cognitive function.”

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10 Tips for Getting Kids to Go Low Tech This Holiday Season

Stacey Ellison Glasgow and Diane Paul authored the holiday and tech resource below. As SLPs, they recognize the importance and usefulness of technology. The also recognize the importance of togetherness and conversation:

“Do you feel as if sounds of ringtones, alerts and push notifications replace those of sleigh bells, music and crackling fires during today’s holidays? Most likely, families of your patients, clients or students feel the same. For audiologists and speech-language pathologists craving a lower-tech holiday season professionally and personally, share these 10 tips to make this goal a reality and help families instead embrace conversation, communication and bonding this holiday season.”

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ADHD Classroom Tools

“It’s true: Your ADHD brain can better focus when your body is moving. In the classroom, this means using fidgets, or other special accommodations that keep their senses stimulated without disturbing their classmates. “

Read the full article from ADDitude below which outlines 10 classroom favorites for children who need a little movement to increase their focus!

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Follow us on Instagram!

SLP Center is officially on Instagram! We posted our very first picture of the staff in their Halloween costumes!

Follow us on Instagram @slpcenter for speech therapy news, office updates, pictures, resources, and more!

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Autism Eats - British Beer Company - Sept 26, 2018

Autism Eats promotes "autism friendly" family dining!

"Celebrate Back to School With A Family Dinner Buffet. Delicious Food and Toys for The Kids

Thank You to our hosts Treasures of Our Hearts and British Beer Company for their amazing generosity and support!

Date: September 26, 2018
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
British Beer Company
15 Columbia Rd
Pembroke, MA 02359

$5.00 donation per person

Delicious all you can eat pizza, pasta, salad, dessert and soft drinks. Tax and tip included. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. Please let us know in advance if you have any questions or if a Gluten Free meal is required"

Visit Autism Eats Events Page to purchase tickets!

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Excerpt from Autism Eats website:

“For those of us who have a child with autism dining out can be anxiety provoking and stressful. As parents, we may feel that "all eyes are on us" when our kids exhibit certain behaviors, have outbursts or refuse to sit still. Other diners may be disturbed and the well intentioned wait staff doesn't really know the best way to help out. Many of us decide it is just not worth the effort and that is unfortunate. We created Autism Eats to bring the fun back to eating out. Our dinner parties are held in private rooms of restaurants or function facilities. Food is served buffet or family style so there is no waiting. Music and lighting are adjusted to accommodate those with sensory sensitivity.”