Blog Tag Archives: Play Therapy
Navigating Expressive Language Disorders with Speech Therapy
Published on: 2024/01/17
Expressive Language Disorders (ELD) pose unique challenges for individuals trying to communicate effectively. This condition affects one’s ability to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings verbally. Delving into the intricacies of Expressive Language Disorders, we explore the transformative role that speech therapy plays in helping individuals overcome these challenges.
What are receptive language disorders?
Published on: 2023/05/30
Receptive language disorders, also known as receptive language impairments, refer to difficulties in understanding and processing language. Receptive language disorders can affect both children and adults. However, they are more commonly identified and diagnosed in children during their early developmental years when language skills are rapidly developing. The speech therapy professionals at Comprehensive Rehab can… Read More
What Is Bibliotherapy? How Books Help Kids
Published on: 2020/12/18
Books, short stories, and storytelling can be a beneficial part of therapy for children with social, emotional, or learning needs. Known as “bibliotherapy” the approach uses books and reading alongside other therapy approaches. Therapists sometimes find it can be difficult for children to make sense of issues such as grief, family-related challenges, anxiety, or depression… Read More
Case Study | Behavioral Health Services Helps Aggressive 7-Year Old
Published on: 2020/12/18
Noah* was a verbally and physically aggressive 7-year old. His behaviors impacted both his family life and his ability to be successful at school. However, both his family and school officials have seen changes in Noah’s behavior thanks to his Behavioral Health Services counseling sessions at Comprehensive Rehab. (*Name has been changed to protect child’s… Read More
Behavioral Health Services Helps Children With Social, Emotional or Learning Needs
Published on: 2020/12/15
Comprehensive Rehab offers Behavioral Health Services proven to help children with their social, emotional or learning needs. According to the CDC, “Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in childhood can cause long-term problems that may affect the health and well-being of children, families, and communities.” Counseling and therapy sessions are designed to help a child manage… Read More
Vickers Is The Rare Therapist To Earn Pediatric Certified Specialist Title
Published on: 2020/07/27
For Comprehensive Rehab physical therapist Emily Vickers, PT, DPT, PCS, the letters behind her name represent years of study. She’s a physical therapist (PT) who has earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. But it’s the three little letters at the end – PCS – that put Vickers in an elite category. Vickers is… Read More
How Does Play Therapy Work?
Published on: 2019/12/19
Play helps children develop their unique potential and is vital for healthy brain development. Play allows a child to express themselves. The Association of Play Therapy reports that “play is a child’s language and toys are the child’s words.” The Association for Play Therapy also noted, “Through play therapy, children learn to communicate with others,… Read More
Why Are Fine Motor Skills Important?
Published on: 2019/10/03
At Comprehensive Rehab, our occupational therapists work with children to develop their fine motor skills. Why is that important? What are fine motor skills? Fine motor skills involve the use of small muscles that control the hand, finger, and thumb. The skills refer to detail-oriented tasks, such as feeding, coloring or building with blocks. In… Read More