Amanda K Myers-Speech Language Pathologist

08/26/2025

Great strategies for child mental health!

08/10/2025

The Everymom ❤️

07/27/2025

This week was an amazing week! Pathways to Communicate held their second annual social skills camp and first articulation camp! We partnered with Reach For The Stars equine assisted activities and therapies and Jenny-Lynne Peterson who provided parent coaching supports. I cannot thank my colleagues enough for the support they provided all three days to make this such an amazing experience for everyone!

07/23/2025

Just wanted to share some amazing new providers that I am partnering with to bring amazing services to the community! Opal Moon Psychiatry, LLC and Reach For The Stars Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies!

07/12/2025

Look familiar?

Here is more information on proprioception: https://www.theottoolbox.com/proprioception-sensory-activities/

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07/02/2025

Family fun discussions for long car rides! LOVE these topics.

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06/27/2025

Auditory memory (aka audio memory) refers to the ability to remember and recall information that has been heard or listened to. It is a component of auditory learning and involves the retention and retrieval of auditory stimuli or information.

📣People with strong audio memory can remember and recall spoken words, conversations, lectures, music, or any other auditory input with relative ease. This type of memory can be advantageous for individuals who learn best through auditory means, as they can remember information more effectively when it is presented in an audio format.

To improve auditory memory, try strategies such as:
💛repetition
💙verbal rehearsal
💚mnemonic devices
🧡voice recordings
💗audio notes
Using these tools can assist in reinforcing and retaining information for individuals with a preference for auditory learning.

Fore more tips and information on how to support auditory learners, check out: https://www.theottoolbox.com/activities-for-auditory-learners/

06/26/2025

We love backward UNO! Here are more ways to work on working memory: https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-improve-working-memory/

06/26/2025

06/24/2025

Here's an old play dough recipe from our blog archives! Making homemade play dough is a fun Summer activity. Here's an easy recipe that uses soap. https://www.theottoolbox.com/soap-play-dough-recipe/

06/23/2025

Crossing mid-line and sequencing movement is very much related to speech production.

Crossing midline is developmental. It's also one of those motor skills we do constantly throughout the day, but never really give a second thought. Here are activities to support this skill: https://www.theottoolbox.com/crossing-midline-march-gross-motor/

06/22/2025

Did you know...Motor planning in kids is essential for completing everyday tasks, and body awareness plays a key role. When kids have difficulty understanding where their body is in space (proprioception), it can affect their ability to plan and carry out movements effectively.

Proprioceptive input helps kids know how much force to use, how to position their body, and how to coordinate movements. Without clear body awareness, kids may struggle with tasks like getting dressed, writing, or playing sports.

Incorporating proprioceptive activities like heavy work for body awareness and activities like obstacle courses can strengthen motor planning skills in therapy.
https://www.theottoolbox.com/what-is-motor-planning-fine-motor/