Life Span Rehabilitation Center

09/03/2025

08/15/2025

Blocks aren’t just for play! They’re a powerhouse tool in occupational therapy!

From building grasp and release skills to refining precision movements, blocks offer endless opportunities for development. They support visual perception, handwriting readiness, and problem-solving skills while keeping therapy sessions engaging and hands-on.

Whether stacking, sorting, or creating patterns, block play builds the foundational motor and cognitive skills kids need for success in school and daily life.

Get more OT block activity ideas here:
https://www.theottoolbox.com/fine-motor-development-with-building-blocks/

08/15/2025

When a child struggles to regulate incoming sensory input, here's what may happen...https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-11-sensory-modulation-childs-extreme-emotional-reaction-unwanted-sensory-information/

08/15/2025

The one thing to watch for when speech is developing…

For many neurodivergent children or kids with Autism or Apraxia, speech and language skills can be difficult. Those who are non-verbal may need additional sound therapy and OT work to open up the speech and language centers of the brain (ask about this in the comments if needed).

However, there is one way to see if a child’s speech and language is progressing through the developmental process.

👶It’s babbling! The sounds and noises your baby makes is how they develop communication and eventual sounds for speech.

As a child grows older there are ways to help strengthen the:

👄Lips
👅Tongue
😁Jaw

…for speech skills. While these activities may not help the child with pronunciation or annunciation, it will help strengthen the muscles for speech and language readiness.

To find out some activities that can support speech and language, grab the link below or click on the link on our profile.

🔗https://ilslearningcorner.com/hot-air-whistles-speech-development/?utm_source=Google%20Ads&utm_medium=Test2&utm_campaign=Test3

08/05/2025

Typical Pencil Grasp Development for Writing --->> https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/pencil-grasp-development-for-writing.html

08/05/2025

Why you should put your child to work…

You may be thinking we are suggesting chores and giving kids extra jobs to help around the house. But, we are getting kids involved in “heavy work” activities for another purpose.

We’re building the child’s proprioceptive input! Many kids who have ADHD-like symptoms or sensory seeking behavior often need play that requires “heavy work” to calm their body and the brain.

Activities or even certain types of “chores” can send messages to the proprioceptive system helping regulate the child’s behaviors and emotions.

Some “heavy work” activities may include the following:

💪Carry a backpack and fill it with books or collect rocks and branches while on a hike
💪Push a wheelbarrow
💪Shovel snow
💪Play leapfrog
💪Climb a rock wall

You can use a variety of activities to help the child push, pull, jump or climb. For more “heavy work” ideas, grab the link below for several more ideas.

🔗https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-05-heavy-work-activites-heavy-work-prevents-proprioceptive-dysfunction-and-fosters-proprioceptive-success/?utm_source=Google%20Ads&utm_medium=Test2&utm_campaign=Test3

07/30/2025

We are currently seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or SLPA to join our team in Alamo, TX. The selected candidate will manage a full caseload. Please submit your resume to sgomez@mylifespanrehab.com or call (956)279-8571.

07/25/2025

How do we know if our children are developing their speech and language in a healthy way? https://ilslearningcorner.com/2015-07-understanding-your-childs-speech-milestones/

07/25/2025

Leaf Fish Craft Idea For Kids 🍁

https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2019/10/leaf-fish-fishbowl.html

04/04/2024

Please forward your résumé to jriostx1218@gmail.com or Contact 956 678-8400