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At the SLP Center, we have specialized training and experience utilizing the SOS Approach to Feeding. “This approach integrates motor, oral, behavioral/learning, medical, sensory, and nutritional factors and approaches in order to comprehensively evaluate and manage children with feeding/growth problems (Toomey, 1998/2010).”
We implement this approach to feeding and do our best to make mealtime fun! To learn more about our feeding therapy services, give our office a call at 781-792-2700.
With cold weather and the holiday season coming up, finding interesting and age-appropriate activities for adults is difficult. Check out the link below for game ideas to improve memory, daily life skills, and overall mental health. At the SLP Center, we love to have fun with logic puzzles and book clubs!
We hope you and your families weathered the storm!
SLP Center is OPEN today - Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Give us a call if you have any questions or concerns!
Our office will be closed today and tomorrow. Please call should you need any assistance with scheduling. We hope you enjoy your holiday weekend!
Children with speech and language difficulties may have trouble sharing their thoughts with words or gestures. These children may also have a hard time saying words clearly and understanding spoken or written language. However, reading to your child is not only a great way to bond, it can also help your child's overall development. Learn more here!
Spark imagination and creativity with these festive Thanksgiving arts and craft projects! Perfect for a chilly autumn afternoon; find a project for any age through the link below. Our favorites are the Gratitude Pie and the Paper Pumpkin Quilling projects!
According to the March of Dimes, the U.S. preterm birth rate has increased for the fourth year in a row. About in 1 in 10 babies is born too soon in the U.S. each year. Babies who survive an early birth often have breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and other lifelong problems. Visit the March of Dimes website below to learn more about this global problem, including resources and ways to take action. Let us honor and support preemies and their families all month long!
Check out “Adventures in Veggieland” – an easy recipe book and activity planner that encourages children to interact with vegetables! The primary focus is getting children to explore and interact with healthy foods by making recipes and participating in fun projects. Check out the link here!
Looking for family-friendly Halloween fun on the South Shore? We have trick-or-treat information, spooky story times, ghost and witch crafts or other Halloween family fun in Hanover, Norwell, Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Hull, Marshfield, Duxbury, Pembroke, Whitman, Hanson, Rockland, and Abington!
The International Stuttering Association has recognized International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) since 1998. This day “recognizes the growing alliance between speech-language professionals and consumers, who are learning from each other and working together to share, give support, and educate one another and the general public on the impact that stuttering has on individuals’ lives.” You can learn more about ISAD and conferences available through the International Stuttering Association. Also - check out Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc. for a variety of free resources including ways to minimize bullying and tips to empower children to advocate for themselves.
It can be difficult to find the right kind of support during a transitional time in one's life following an injury. However, there are resources and educated professionals available! While this may not be the closest location, Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital provides support groups for both those who have sustained injuries and their caregivers.
The support groups and contact numbers are below. Visit Fairlawn’s website for additional info!
Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group
Date: Last Wednesday of each month
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: 1 Norcross Family Conference Room
Contact: Megan Bonner at 508-791-6351, Ext. 346
Stroke Support Group
Date: Fourth Wednesday of each month
Time: 2-3:30 pm
Location: First floor cafeteria at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital (189 May Street, Worcester)
Contact: Linda Larson at 508-791-6351, Ext. 393
Post Concussive Support Group
Date: First Wednesday of each month
Time: 9:30- 11:30 am
Location: Fairlawn’s first floor cafeteria
Contact: Karla McAuliffe at 508-791-6351, Ext. 560
In observation of Columbus Day, the SLP Center will be CLOSED on Monday, October 14th, 2019.
Please call the office should you need any assistance with your schedule. Thank you!
Next time you’re in a major airport, check out one of these fun areas built specially for children! For example, Boston’s Logan Airport has two designated play areas for kids designed by the Children’s Museum of Boston and Playtime. Check out the link below to find the full list of domestic and international airports.
When: Sunday, October 6th, 2019 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Where: South Shore Medical Center, Norwell
What: SSMC’s fourth annual Family Field Day and Fall Festival is a FREE outdoor event that is open to the community and offers fun activities for people of all ages.
Activities include: soccer, baseball, golf, and football challenges, a visit from the New England Revolution Street Team, touch a fire truck, music, arts & crafts, obstacle course, giant games, and more!
Come by, grab a bite to eat from the food trucks, and enjoy a day of healthy family fun at South Shore Medical Center in Norwell!
“Based on decades of experience, our pioneering team of clinicians has created the EAT Bar, a melt-in-your-mouth, easy calorie snack designed to require minimal chewing for children and adults wanting foods that are easier-to-swallow. With 200-calories per serving, these coated meringue snacks are easy-to-chew, dissolve quickly and come in four irresistible flavors that are GMO-free, gluten-free, nut-free and Kosher. “
These bars were designed by an SLP with feeding and swallowing disorders in mind. To learn more or buy some for your family, visit the link below!
“In addition to the combination of "Cerebellum" and "Celebration" - The term "Cere-Bration" is defined as: the working of the brain; thinking!
This event is the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts' largest event, expanding upon the former Walk & Roll for Brain Injury, bringing hundreds of people together in celebration, remembrance, and camaraderie! All of the funds raised by this event will directly support the important mission of BIA-MA – creating a better future for those affected by brain injury.
This event is open to ALL – we hope you will join us at the beautiful Buzzards Bay Recreation Area on the Cape Cod Canal for a day of fun and festivities.”
Friendly reminder to all our families, the SLP Center will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, 2019 in observation of Labor Day. We hope you all enjoy the final long weekend of summer! Please call the office with any questions or schedule changes!
It’s that time of year again! Labor Day Weekend is approaching, the temperature is (hypothetically) getting cooler, and we are all busy getting our little ones ready for a new school year. Sometimes the shift between summer and fall is tricky, for school first timers or older children alike. Here are some bedtime reading books to help transition into the groove of school!
