Is a Child Developmental Consultation right for you?
You've called every developmental therapist in town for your child; speech, OT, play... and you're told "I'll put you on our waitlist....
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"Our task, regarding creativity, is to help children climb their own mountains, as high as possible."
-Loris Malaguzzi
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Ms. Susan
- May 8
- 1 min
Thank You Loudoun!
For seven years, I've proudly served my community here in Loudoun County. Nearly five of those years were dedicated to my clients at...
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Ms. Susan
- Apr 20
- 5 min
Creating Space for Emotions and How This Impacts Your Child's Development
Humans are social-emotional beings. We have a vibrant array of feelings that come in all sizes. Our instincts tie in closely with our...
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Ms. Susan
- Apr 10
- 6 min
The "Third Teacher"; How to Create a Space for Learning and Development
Take a look around you. How do you feel with the space you are in? Are you overwhelmed? Distracted? Maybe you're centered and calm. What...
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Ms. Susan
- Jan 24, 2022
- 4 min
Independent Play
My attention tends to focus most on interactive and cooperative play, being the social-emotional professional I am. While my goal is...
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Ms. Susan
- Jan 17, 2022
- 2 min
Simple Things
We're always so busy, right? It's as though we value our self worth based on the checks on our to-do list. Our daily lives are...
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Ms. Susan
- Dec 27, 2021
- 3 min
Early Musical Experiences
Have you ever met someone who doesn't enjoy music? Me neither. Humans seem born to groove and as the genres continue to expand and...
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Ms. Susan
- Dec 6, 2021
- 2 min
New Beginnings, sorta...
Welcome back! So much has changed since I last posted for Let's Play; from growth to challenges; comebacks to set backs. My post...
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Ms. Susan
- Mar 5, 2021
- 1 min
Fun Friday: The Types of Play and 5 Tips for Play
For my last video until June, I wanted to remind you about the different types of play and provide you with 5 tips to keep in mind when...
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Ms. Susan
- Feb 19, 2021
- 1 min
Fun Friday Activity: Gummy Soap Tribute to Madam CJ Walker
This week, in honor of Black History Month, let's send a little tribute to Madam CJ Walker, the first American woman self-made...
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Ms. Susan
- Feb 5, 2021
- 1 min
Fun Friday Activity: Skip Bo
Today, I want to introduce you to Skip Bo through a little video demonstration of game play while I explain all the great skills this...
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Ms. Susan
- Jan 15, 2021
- 1 min
Fun Friday Idea: Felt Chains
Today, let's make a fun twist on a classic craft...
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Ms. Susan
- Dec 18, 2020
- 1 min
Fun Friday Idea: Paper Tunnels
This week, grab some scrap paper, tape, scissors and anything that rolls. The rest of this activity is all up to your imagination and...
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Ms. Susan
- Dec 4, 2020
- 1 min
Fun Friday Activity: Aided Input
Today I'm going to explain aided input versus direct instruction when implementing and using an AAC system. Enjoy!
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Ms. Susan
- Nov 20, 2020
- 1 min
Fun Friday Activity: Pretend Thanksgiving
This year, Thanksgiving will look and feel a little different... I encourage you to embrace the change by engaging your child's...
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Ms. Susan
- Nov 20, 2020
- 1 min
Fun Friday Activity: Pretend Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving this year will most likely look a little different... Here are a few ideas to help you embrace and welcome this year's shift...
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Ms. Susan
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
Fun Friday Activity: Pom Pom Sorting
This week, let's show the little muscles in our hands and wrists some love!
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Ms. Susan
- Oct 30, 2020
- 1 min
Fun Friday Activity: Nature Walk and Negative Space Art
Sorry about last week! Gosh, time flies these days. Here's a little catch up for our Fun Friday... Negative/White space art challenges...
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Ms. Susan
- Oct 2, 2020
- 1 min
Fun Friday Activity: Mad Libs
This week, let's have some fun with Mad Libs! Print out the PDF with your Mad Lib fortune teller and follow the instruction for a fun way...
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Ms. Susan
- Sep 18, 2020
- 1 min
Fun Friday Activity: Cloud Gazing
This week, let's get a different kind of blue light by going outside and enjoying the clouds. You can also turn this into a fun art...
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