Every parent has wondered at some point, “Is this normal, or should I be concerned?” When it comes to speech and language development, it can be hard to tell whether a child is simply developing at their own pace or showing signs that additional support may be helpful. Communication milestones can vary from child to…
Child Led Therapy vs. Adult Led Speech Therapy: What Every Parent Should Know If you’ve ever watched your child’s therapy session and thought, “This just looks like play,” or “Why aren’t they sitting and working?”—you’re not alone. Different therapy approaches can look very different on the surface. But each choice is intentional and based on…
Here’s something most parents don’t hear enough: you don’t need to become a speech therapist to help your toddler communicate. No complicated programs, no perfect routines—just simple, realistic strategies you can use in the middle of your everyday life. Here are 14 simple, everyday ways to help your child communicate more effectively. No extra toys…
Building Therapy Leaders: How Ascend Rehab Grows Clinicians Into Changemakers At Ascend Rehab, we don’t just hire great clinicians — we cultivate them into confident leaders who can inspire, innovate, and drive meaningful change across our continuum of care, whether it be in schools, clinics, or in early intervention. 1. Leadership Growth Is Built into…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2024 Contact: Shriti Bhandari Ascend Rehab Services, Inc. socialmedia@ascendrehabinc.com Ascend Acquires A.C.T.S. Union City, CA: Ascend Rehab Services, Inc. has acquired Augmentative Communication & Technology Services (A.C.T.S.), a local San Francisco-based company specializing in providing Pediatric (and Young Adults) AAC and AT services. “The acquisition of A.C.T.S. aligns perfectly with…
By Ascend staff Sarah Mohammed Why are home programs critical for the generalization of speech and language skills? We often get asked by parents: If my child is receiving weekly or monthly speech therapy program sessions with a clinician, why do they need to practice strategies and similar activities recommended by their therapist? How will…
By Ascend School-Based OT Bonnie Stewart Meal time prep is something most of us adults rush through. We may think that getting things done quickly, getting food on the table, and get the kids eating, is what is best. Mealtime prep can be a good time to spend with our kids. We can work on…
Sensory-Friendly Halloween Activities, Costumes, and Tips for Kids By Ascend Staff Tristika Weaver-Maddox, COTA/L Halloween activities are in full swing, and as you get ready for the big day on October 31, here are a few tips from our Occupational Therapy expert to help you prepare your kids for Halloween events. How to create a…
by Ascend staff Christina Pandolfo, MS, OTR/L, School-Based Occupational Therapist It’s April, and along with our OT community here at Ascend we are celebrating Occupational Therapy Month, where we honor and spotlight our industry and the heartfelt work our dedicated therapists do in both clinic and school-based settings. Below are common questions about Occupational Therapy…