by Communication Innovations | Dec 28, 2021 | Blog
Introducing the newest addition to CI Pediatric Therapies: East Middleton clinic! Since opening a second clinic in the Middleton area, we have been able to better support the children and families who receive CI services on the west side of Madison with more space,...
by Communication Innovations | Dec 28, 2021 | Blog
So, your child is working on speech sounds in speech therapy. But this can mean a lot of different things! Differing speech sound disorder diagnoses lead to a different treatment approach from your speech and language pathologist. Here are some helpful tricks and tips...
by Communication Innovations | Nov 30, 2021 | Blog
The holidays are right around the corner which means extra time with family, friends, and opportunities for language development. Here is what you can be doing to help aid your child’s language development while also having fun during the holiday season: Describing:...
by Communication Innovations | Nov 29, 2021 | Blog
Noses are red, fingers are blue, if you’re stuck inside, we have some activities for you! As Wisconsinites know, the winter months can bring plenty of uncertainties! Is it going to snow 10 inches? Will it be 20 below? Is my car going to start? Will school be...
by Communication Innovations | Oct 29, 2021 | Blog
Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It can be one of the most demanding and challenging jobs you’ll ever have. Add to that a child with special needs and the job can become downright overwhelming. Although there is no secret playbook or magic formula that can...
by Communication Innovations | Oct 29, 2021 | Blog
The toddler years are a time of rapid growth – physically, mentally, and emotionally! Most toddlers are developing their sense of self and want to start doing things independently. When a toddler’s desire to do something doesn’t align with their ability, it...
by Communication Innovations | Sep 29, 2021 | Blog
Halloween is a time to indulge in sweet treat, carve pumpkins, and dress up in fun…or spooky costumes. While dressing up can be a great way to show your creative side, it can be challenging to find a costume that meets the needs of kids with sensory, accessibility, or...
by Communication Innovations | Sep 29, 2021 | Blog
Have you been considering seeking out additional supports for your child’s gross motor development? Sometimes families come to us with specific programs or interventions they have heard of that they are interested in learning more about or pursing for their child....
by Communication Innovations | Sep 29, 2021 | Blog
October is a great time to introduce some fall themed STEM activities! STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM related activities encourage children to develop problem solving skills, communication skills, and work together as a team....
by Communication Innovations | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog
“Self-advocacy is teaching other people how to treat us with dignity and respect. It is asking for what we deserve, and not accepting anything less” (Cook O’Toole, 2013) Self-advocacy is something that we use on a daily basis to speak up for ourselves and our...
by Communication Innovations | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog
Your family is growing! How exciting! There is often lots to do to prepare your home for a new baby, but almost as important as preparing for the baby itself, is preparing the older sibling for the changes that lay ahead. We’ve gathered some of our top recommendations...
by Communication Innovations | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog
After a long summer day of swimming, camping, or playing in the sun, the last thing anyone wants—or needs—is a long, sleepless night. Sleep supports growth and development in children and adolescents, and it supports optimal brain function, a healthy immune system,...
by Communication Innovations | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog
Photo illustrated by: Howard McWilliam, book written by Jodi Moore, published by Flashlight Press. We know children thrive when they are given freedom to create their own made up worlds and ideas. With imagination and creativity, anything is possible! With imagination...
by Communication Innovations | Jun 23, 2021 | Blog
Swimming pools, parades, fireworks, and trips to the park are all sure signs of summertime. Although it’s the best time of year for many children and their families, summer events can also bring novel challenges to daily life due to increased sensory input including...
by Communication Innovations | Jun 23, 2021 | Blog
In the summer, it can be challenging to target speech and language goals! We want our children to enjoy their summers, but we can also make working on speech goals fun with activities we are already doing! Going on walks Language: Label objects in your...
by Communication Innovations | May 18, 2021 | Blog
Have you considered dance to help develop fine and gross motor skills, proprioception and confidence? Whether your child loves to move or jam out, dance could be their calling! Dance can have multiple benefits for helping a child learn more about their body and their...
by Communication Innovations | May 17, 2021 | Blog
While COVID-19 may have changed how we are able to interact with others, one thing that hasn’t changed is the fact that social interaction is vital for the development of children. Children learn and grow by being active participants and engaging with their...
by Communication Innovations | Apr 27, 2021 | Blog
When adapting to virtual therapy, finding interactive and engaging session plans was possibly one of the biggest challenges therapists and educators were met with. Animal Moves proved to be successful and popular with simple instructions and broadly understood...
by Communication Innovations | Apr 6, 2021 | Blog
As many kids head back to school in these unprecedented times, we know kids are craving more movement, especially with spring right around the corner. Some of you may have heard of the sensory path trend that is sweeping across schools to incorporate movement into...
by Communication Innovations | Mar 23, 2021 | Blog
Have you ever had a conversation with your child and had a hard time understanding a word they were saying? Maybe you noticed that they used one sound for another sound in a word, such as “wed” for “red.” If you have experienced this, you might have wondered “when...
