Stuttering can be a regular, temporary stage of growth and development for many children. Occasionally, however, some children never “grow out” of their stuttering and may require speech therapy. As a parent to a child who stutters, you may ask yourself when the appropriate time to seek help is? A general rule of thumb is that a child who began …

  Hedbanz by Spin Master   Hedbanz is a great game for expressive and receptive language building. The game can be played as is or altered for increased language building fun. Scrambled States of America by Gamewright Designed to help enrich elementary-school level knowledge of U.S. geography, this exciting board game is also a great way to expand language, develop …

  Take the Cake by Gamewright Games   This game reinforces fine motor skills, color, and shape recognition, and encourages language through real-life activity simulation. Shake the shaker and see what shapes come out as you decorate the cupcakes and take turns! Go Away Monster by Gamewright Games   Perfect for the preschool set, each player builds their rooms with …

  Bristle Blocks by B. Toys    There are endless possibilities when it comes to the creations children can make with these connective blocks! These soft plastic blocks are safe for all ages and can encourage descriptive language development, as well as relational and action word usage, such as on, top, bottom, pull, etc. Critter Clinic by B.Toys   This …

At CST Academy, meeting the needs of families is a top priority. The best way to do this is by supplying families with exceptional resources and educational materials. Knowledge is power, but also the best support you can give your child. We realize that a lot of families attending CST Academy may have students receiving ABA therapy as well. The …

At CST Academy, meeting the needs of families is a top priority. The best way to do this is by supplying families with exceptional resources and educational materials. Knowledge is power, but also the best support you can give your child. We realize that a lot of families attending CST Academy may have students receiving Pediatric Occupational therapy as well. …

3-5 MONTHS Fine Motor, Self-Help, and Visual Motor Milestones: • Lying on back, brings hands to mouth and midline of body • Sustains grasp on toys with involuntary release • Looks at hands • Can pick up and shake a rattle • Transfers toy between both hands • Brings both hands to the midline of body while lying on back …

Parents often wonder what a typical day is like in a therapeutic day program. A structured schedule and daily routine are critical in a child’s early developmental stages. Below is a schedule of activities performed throughout the day that will help enhance your child’s speech and language development. Therapeutic Play/ Free Play Allows children to gain knowledge and practice social …

Many parents of children with speech and language difficulties often find it hard to transition their child from one activity to the next without conflict. Often times, parents see behaviors from their child that represent frustration through tantrums and outbursts. These behaviors frequently occur when transitioning their child’s attention to a new focus or activity. A therapeutic program provides structure …

With all the different types of therapy programs that are available today, many families are not sure which best fits their child’s needs. Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy have a great deal of general overlap and both be beneficial for one child. Some children often need both speech and occupational therapy because the outcomes of each can be very dependent …