Pragmatic Profile and Skills Checklists
Pragmatic Profile for K-12 Students Check out this skills checklist to see how your K-12 student is developing their pragmatic skills during conversation and/or shared activities! https://msstherapy.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SPT-14-fillable-SLP-K-12-Pragmatic-Profile-11-17-20.pdf Preschool Pragmatic Profile Download this skills checklist to see how your preschooler is developing their pragmatic skills during conversations! https://msstherapy.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SPT-14b-Preschool-Pragmatic-Profile.pdf Source: Hillsborough Public Schools
10 Symbolic Play Stages
In this blog, we’ll share with you the 10 symbolic play stages your child will show from 9 to 60 months of their life, types of language they should be producing and what this all means! Stage 1 – 9 to 12 Months Types of Play: -Object permanence -Means-end abilities -Developing schemas Language: -Vocalizations What […]
IEP: The Basics
Welcome to IEP: The Basics This is Part 1 of however many parts you guys want. This is for you—the parents, grandparents, caregivers, trusted adults of these kiddos that we all have supported here at Medical Support Services. As we are about two-thirds of the way through the school year, We wanted to support those […]
Success Story: Karraline and Clarissa Kosinski
Twin sisters Karraline and Clarissa began their journey at Medical Support Services (MSS) after aging out of their county’s Birth-to-Three program. Despite their small stature, these girls have always been strong and resilient. Born at 24 weeks, they’ve faced numerous challenges in their lives but have never let these obstacles hinder them. Both are full […]
National Reading Day
NATIONAL READING DAY Lets begin National Reading Day with 4 weeks of read aloud reading! Click on the date number to listen to a read aloud! Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 […]
At Home Exercises to Help Your Toddler Develop Pre-Writing Skills
You’ve all heard the phrase “you have to learn how to walk before you can run”. It’s the same for handwriting. There are a lot of pre-writing skills to develop before your child is ready to write. So you might be asking, “What can I do now to help so they are ready for school?” […]
At Home Activities to Decrease Toe Walking
Toe walking is a common gait abnormality. Here are some suggestions on ways to work on this at home. If you have concerns about your child’s gait, please contact Medical Support Services for a physical therapy screening (free of charge) or an evaluation. Sensory Input Tips & Activities for Toe Walking Shaving cream is an […]
Understanding and Managing Torticollis in Babies: A Guide for Parents
Introduction: Torticollis is a condition affecting infants that leads to tightness and weakness in neck muscles, causing the baby to tilt or turn their head to one side. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the effects of torticollis, signs to look out for, and how physical therapy can play a crucial role in your baby’s […]
Parent Education Night – Pediatric Feeding Presentation
Parent Education Night – Pediatric Feeding Presentation & Q&A About This Presentation Our Feeding Team presents on topics such as responsive feeding, picky eating, disordered eating, tongue tie, and other topics! Included Resources Presentation Slides (Click Here To View)
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to our Pediatric Therapy Gift Guide! This holiday season, upgrade from traditional gifts and discover presents that not only bring joy but also work occupational, speech, and physical therapy skills. Crafted by our expert clinicians, each item in our guide is designed to support therapy goals for children. Discover the perfect blend of entertainment […]
Success Story: Meet Harrison
Our success story for our 2023 fall newsletter is Harrison Joseph! Harrison was just 1 week old when first evaluated at Medical Support Services, having began his journey with us just 2 days after being discharged from the NICU. He started out with PT and OT and eventually Speech Therapy/Feeding. Harrison’s Mom was motivated to […]
5 Activities for Improved Motor Planning
What is Motor Planning? Motor planning is a complex idea that has many different components, but in short it is the body’s ability to remember the small steps that, when combined, allow us to do a specific activity. Motor planning refers to movements our bones, joints, and muscles make that allow our bodies to move, […]