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A lego wall is a very simple DIY project that packs a ton of therapeutic benefit.  To assemble:  simply attach a lego board to a wall.  Mine is from at least 20 years ago so I don't know the exact brand anymore, but any lego / brick set that comes with a mat to stack them on should work.  Then I used heavy-duty velcro to attach it on the wall.  There's probably a better …

This friendly turkey is a quick and easy craft, both for Thanksgiving and beyond.  You'll need: Play dough of your choice (funky colors welcome) Two eyeballs Pasta of your choice . . If you don't have eyeballs, you can substitute for beads, etc.  If you don't have the pasta shown, you can substitute for almost anything you do have.  There's no "right way" to d …

Question: I have a 2 year old on my EI caseload, our program purchased a z-vibe kit for him. He is demonstrating some sensory aversion, drooling, and an open mouth posture with tongue protrusion. His tongue protrusion is beginning to affect production of his speech sounds. Are there any specific exercises I can have him do to decrease tongue protrusion?  Thank you so much for you …

We drew up some "spooktacular" free printables for you all.  Introducing: Frankenstein (“Frankie”) and his Bride.  Each character is available in both blank and colored in, all of which can be downloaded  here.  Read below for ideas on how to use them for Halloween-themed learning activities: . To encourage speech and language: Print off the blank character …