A backpack stuffed with crumpled papersâold and newâtossed in without a folder. A lockerharboring last monthâs lunch, buried beneath a flood of missed assignments and forgottenhomework. Screaming and crying between activities, paired with impulsive behavior. These arejust a few signs that a child may be struggling to develop their executive function skills.Executive function skills, as […]
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Understanding the Subtle Signs: Could My Child Have Mild Autism?
Not all signs of autism are easy to recognize. In fact, many children with mild or subtle traits may go undiagnosed because they donât show the more obvious signs we tend to associate with autism. These children are often bright, talkative, and capableâbut may still face real challenges when it comes to social situations, flexibility, or emotional regulation. At Little […]
What Can I Do at Home to Help My Childâs Language Skills Improve?
Everyday Language-Building Tips from Little Tesla Pediatric Therapy Supporting your childâs speech and language development doesnât require fancy materials or special trainingâit just takes intentional moments, play, and a lot of talking together throughout the day! Here are some of our favorite SLP-approved strategies from the team at Little Tesla Pediatric Therapy to help encourage early language growth for your little one:  1. […]
Calming Strategies from Little Tesla Pediatric Therapy
Helping Your Child Return to the Green Zone At Little Tesla Pediatric Therapy, we love sharing easy, effective tools to help children manage big feelings and return to a calm, regulated stateâalso known as the Green Zone. Whether your child is feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or upset, these simple calming strategies can help them pause, reset, and regain control.  Breathing […]
Social Stories: A Helpful Tool for Children to Navigate Daily Life
By Little Tesla Pediatric Therapy At Little Tesla Pediatric Therapy, one of the powerful tools we use to support children through daily transitions and new experiences is the social story. These simple, child-friendly narratives are designed to help children understand social situations, reduce anxiety, and build confidence in real-life scenariosâwhether itâs going to school, visiting the doctor, or […]
Why Do Some Kids Need Speech Therapy?
Introduction:Speech is one of the most fundamental aspects of human communication. For most children, learning to speak comes naturally as they grow and develop. However, for some, the journey to articulate speech can be more challenging. This is where speech therapy plays a crucial role. In this article, we’ll delve into why some children need […]
