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We continue to host a cooking class once a month. In the past few months, we have made mac n cheese, smoothies, and mug pancakes! The participants got practice in cutting, pouring, and trying new flavors (even if they didn't like it!). Some have even learned Ms. Sharon's mantra "Cleaning is part of cooking!" They also got opportunities to share supplies ("I need some bananas please."), to ask each other questions ("Can I try your mac n cheese?"), and to hang out with each other. Please talk to the front desk if interested!

Every week, the occupational therapists at SCT have different Foods of the Week available to clients who are seen for feeding concerns in order to introduce novel foods of various textures and flavors, to increase oral awareness, and/or to improve oral motor skills. This week’s “Foods of the Week” are crispy coconut rolls, green apples, and caramel sauce. The coconut rolls can be found at Costco and the apples and caramel sauce can be found at Trader Joes or any other grocery store. You can try these separately or make “apple nachos” with crumbled coconut rolls. The apple provides a juicy and crisp texture. The caramel is sweet and smooth, and the coconut rolls provide a crunchy texture for kiddos to explore. #feedingtherapy #foodoftheweek

We are hiring! Do you love working with kids and their families? Do you enjoy working in an enriched environment? South Coast Therapy provides medically and developmentally based therapy services to infants, children, and adolescents. South Coast Therapy is looking for licensed pediatric Occupational Therapists who work well in a diverse, multidisciplinary, family centered pediatric clinic. We are interested in people who love working with children and their families, who like to learn and share ideas, and who enjoy working collaboratively with other therapists. Visit our website at www.sctpeds.com to learn more. Please send us an email at manager@sctpeds.com if you are interested.

Reminder: South Coast Therapy will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

In celebration of his 10 year anniversary at SCT, we would like to highlight one of our wonderful PTs, Jonathan Baik, for our next staff spotlight. 1) How long have you been a therapist? "Officially licensed in CA since July 2015!" 2) Where did you go to school? "MGH IHP in Boston, MA (Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions)" 3) What do you enjoy most about being a therapist? "I've always known I wanted to work with kids and also be in a healing profession. Finding out about pediatric physical therapy, where you can play with kids to help them become better was and continues to be a dream come true! I enjoy building relationships with all the wonderful kids and families here at SCT." 4) What do you enjoy doing in your free time? "I love spending time with my wife going on mini-adventures discovering new yummy places to eat locally and abroad. Any recommendations from those who are reading this are welcome!" #decadeclub #workfamily

For our July craft of the month, we are making fireworks! Materials: paper, paper towel or toilet paper roll, fork, paint, paintbrush, optional: stars, glitter, stickers, crayons. Directions: 1) Cut edges of a paper towel or toilet paper roll to create firework stamp. 2) Paint fringed edges of the stamp and apply to paper of your choice. 3) Alternately, you may use plastic forks to stamp the paint onto the page. 4) Use star hole punch to create stars for the night sky. 5) Squeeze glue dots and apply stars. 6) Decorate to your liking with glitter, stickers, or crayon marking. Skills Addressed: bilateral coordination; visual motor integration; intrinsic hand strength. *Place smaller materials, such as paper stars or stickers, in a cupcake tin for an additional fine motor challenge. This will encourage use of fingertip grasp. #craftofthemonth #fourthofjulycraft

This month’s sign of the month is “eat.” Hold your fingertips together and bring your hand to your mouth as if eating. You can demonstrate this sign to your child or use hand over hand assistance to guide their hands.
Sign language is a visual language that uses hands, movements, and facial expressions to communicate words. Sign language helps to facilitate and encourage language development by providing children earlier access to language. There are several advantages to early introduction of sign language in children including: improved social skills, increased confidence, and improved self esteem. For a preverbal child or a child with a speech delay, communicating through signs provides a means to express themselves which in turn helps them to avoid frustration and tantrums.
Drawing from “Baby Signing 1, 2, 3 The Easy-to-Use Illustrated Guide for Every Stage and Every Age” by Nancy Cadjan








