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Happy New Year! We cannot wait to see what 2023 brings! #newyear #shenandoahsoundstart #winchesterva #otptspeech #pediatrictherapy #feedingtherapy #changemakers #2023 (at Shenandoah SOUNDstart, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3-YK5u_tU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We are so proud of what we have grown over the past seven years! Here’s to many more years of serving the children and families in our community! #sevenyearsandcounting #shenandoahsoundstart #shenandoahsoundstartva #november2022 #winchesterva #pediatrictherapy #otptspeech #feedingtx (at Shenandoah SOUNDstart, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck8aLfWOpwi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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What is DIR Floortime?

Try using DIR Floortime with your children at home! It can be used with children of any ages, and it’s a great way to enjoy play-time with your child while developing a relationship with them and teaching them new things.

Developmental

Individual Differences

Relational

6-8 sessions per day

20 or more uninterrupted minutes for each session

Integrates principles from the D, I, and R in DIR                                          

This approach focuses on engaging and relating with your child and to build relationships and communication. Your child needs to be calm and focused before he is ready to interact and learn with you, so try to make sure he is in a comfortable environment and his sensory needs are being attended to.

The goal of DIR Floortime is to move into a shared world with your child! When your child is engaged and interacting with you, this motivates him to communicate with you.

Move into a shared world with your child by watching and waiting to see what interests him. Once he finds an object activity in which he is interested, encourage your child to expand on this interest. Wait for a response from your child, and keep the interaction going! These interactions are called “Circles of Communications.” Try to get as many circles of communications going as you can! For example, if your child is interested in pretending to cook, encourage them to make you something to eat as well! Wait and encourage him to respond, and once he does, keep watching to see what he is interested in next.

Make sure you use plenty of affect when playing with your child! This means to use various facial expressions, gestures, and intonation to make play interesting and fun! This encourages him to get involved in play. Lastly, the most important aspect of DIR Floortime is to have fun while working on building language!

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We are so grateful for all of the SOUNDstart Angels who have helped to support the families in need this Christmas! So many gifts were donated and we will be giving them to families on Monday. We wish everyone a happy holiday season! 🎄 🎁 #shenandoahsoundstart #shenandoahsoundstartva #angeltree #soundstartangels #soundstartangeltree #giving #angels #helpachildinneed #otptspeech #pediatrictherapy #feedingtherapy #winchesterva (at Shenandoah SOUNDstart, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/shenandoah_soundstart/p/CXnB3ZJs2YQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Book Drive Success! We are over-joyed by the outpouring of generosity for the children we treat at Shenandoah SOUNDstart! Thank you @barnesandnoble for partnering with us this holiday season! #bookdrive #barnesandnoble #barnesandnobleashburn #lendinglibrary #1000andcounting #soundstart #shenandoahsoundstartva #shenandoahsoundstart #otptspeech #feedingtx (at Shenandoah SOUNDstart, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXFSxp9MSiZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Brown Bear Reading a book is so much more than just reading the words on the pages! There is a ton that can be added to story time such as labeling the pictures, talking about what is happening, answering questions, and expanding your child’s words and phrases, just to name a few. Check out what you can do with a simple book such as the classic “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin, Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle. Happy reading! #betterhearingandspeechmonth #BHSM #earlylanguage #pediatricSLP #developmentalplay #playwithpurpose #learnthroughplay #shenandoahsoundstart #winchesterva #pediatrictherapy #speechtherapy #kidsptotspeech #soundstart #literacy #readtome #literacyandlanguage #languagelearning #otptspeech (at Shenandoah SOUNDstart, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/COy00vfMR0U/?igshid=esncok53v65t

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Happy Bloom! We are proud to come in 5th place this year for the business door decorating contest for apple blossom! 🌸💚#shenandoahsoundstartva #appleblossom #winchesterva #backinbloom #pediatrictherapy #otptspeech #pediatrictherapywinchester #kidsot #kidspt #kidsspeechtherapy #happybloomyall #soundstart (at Shenandoah SOUNDstart, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/COVXQvHMI76/?igshid=1bhop5jx5hgir

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We recognize this past year has been challenging for everyone! Given the availability of the vaccine for healthcare providers, we are able to relax some of our clinic policies at this time! *our waiting area will open for those waiting to go into a session. Please make sure you do not arrive more than five minutes before your appointment time. We will continue to exit to the side parking lot *the clinic remains a well-child clinic/ please change your sessions to tele-therapy if you or anyone in your home is ill *mask requirements are for ages 5 and up *children between the ages of 2-5 will be encouraged to wear a mask, as able *children older than age 5 with a medical condition that precludes them from wearing a mask may be seen in-clinic or via tele-therapy *one caregiver per child is preferred, but two may be allowed, as needed *a sibling may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. *tele-therapy remains in place and if appropriate for your child is the preferred method for treatment at this time. (Insurance plan exclusions apply, depending on your insurance company guidelines) *our room and toy-cleaning/ disinfecting policies remain in place as well as hand-washing and Covid-19 screening questions Please contact our office if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you! #shenandoahsoundstartva #shenandoahsoundstart #pediatrictherapy #covid19policies #maskmandates #virginia #winchesterva #otptst #otptspeech #updates #covidupdates #covidvacccine #healthcareforkids #maskup #safetyfirst #teletherapy #soundstart (at Shenandoah SOUNDstart, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNzqcOus6cj/?igshid=q3thh68cjezw

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- Who can enter: Children ages 0-21 What Media: Any size white paper (two-dimensional) - Entry fee: FREE - Judging criteria: colors, emotional impact, humor, innovation/creativity, individuality, design, message - What should my child paint/draw/color: anything that represents our mission! - Due Date: January 27- please mail entries in addition to email (JPEG) so we can proudly display in the clinic! - Where to mail/ bring artwork: Shenandoah SOUNDstart, 1330 Amherst St., Ste. D, Winchester, VA 22601. Please label on the back with your child’s name, address, and email address or telephone number. Please email a copy as well to [email protected]. #shenandoahsoundstart #shenandoahsoundstartva #winchesterva #artcontest2021 #winateeshirt #teeshirtdesign #pediatrictherapy #otptspeech #winchesterot #winchesterpt #winchesterslp #becreative (at Shenandoah SOUNDstart, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKFTHD1MvFc/?igshid=t1epftysokf

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CPR Day! A shout out to Mid-Atlantic for coming into our office and providing CPR and first aid training to our staff. #shenandoahsoundstart #shenandoahsoundstartva #firstaid #savelives #cprtraining #cprsaveslives #beprepared #stayinalive #pediatrictherapy #otptspeech #winchester #va #winchesterva #soundstart (at Shenandoah SOUNDstart, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIleEk_hzrY/?igshid=jusuf5oxdmlz

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