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BPT-Rex Gazette
This is the home for the BPT blog: The BPT-Rex Gazette! Here you'll find ideas on how to implement therapy techniques at home and you'll find other tips on how to support your child and family! Take a look around!
Fun Fact: Did you know our clinic has a dinosaur theme because our mascot is the BPT-Rex?

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Choosing the Right Bottle Nipple & Pacifier: Supporting Healthy Oral Motor Development
Did you know that not all pacifiers and bottles are the same? The shape of a bottle nipple or pacifier can have a meaningful impact on your baby's oral motor development, feeding skills, and latch. But don't fret, you can learn about preferred nipples and pacifiers right here!

Annie Culbertson, MA, CCC-SLP
20 hours ago2 min read


What is AAC?
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a great option to support language development and independent communication. Learn more about AAC and if your child could benefit here!

Aubrey Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP
Aug 121 min read


Prepping Your Littles for Kindergarten
Preparing your kiddos for Kindergarten can be a daunting task. But Mrs. Camille has some tips to make the transition smoother!

Camille Padgett, OTR/L
Jul 232 min read


What is Gestalt Language Processing?
There are two ways to acquire language: Analytic Language Processing (ALP) and Gestalt Language Processing (GLP). But what's the difference? And why does it matter? Learn about GLPs and how to support them here!

Lyndsey Horn, MA, CCC-SLP
Jun 174 min read


Choosing the Right Toys for Toddlers
There are SO many options for different kinds of toys for kiddos these day, it can make it hard to know which ones will help your child grow! There are lots of toys that naturally help your child work on meeting their milestones and are HIGHLY and frequently recommended by our therapists. Learn about the toys that support your toddler's development here!

Kara Hornung, OTR/L
May 203 min read


My Child is a Picky Eater, Help!
Picky eating is pretty common for kids between the ages of 2-4, especially in kids with autism spectrum disorder, so you are not alone. But what can you do to help your picky eater at home?

Kyra Caudill, OTR/L
Apr 282 min read


Baby Containers
What is a baby container? When we talk about "containers," we are talking about sit in walkers, jumpers, activity centers and seats, anything that a baby is placed in and they can’t get out of. There are many opinions out there about baby containers and it ends up being very confusing for parents and leading to guilt about what they are doing with their babies during the day... So, what should you do? As therapists, we know there is a correlation between container use and d

Becca Schell, DPT
Mar 312 min read


Starting Solids
Want to know if your baby is ready to start solids? Do you need to know where to begin that process? This is the blog post for you! Our TOTs Team Lead in Winchester outlines tips and tricks for starting solids with your little one.

Cassi Humphrey, OTR/L
Feb 251 min read


Why Do We Love Sensory Bins?
Here are BPT, we are BIG fans of sensory bins and use them weekly as part of our theme week supplies! But did you know they are also valuable tools at home? Read this blog post to learn just how important sensory bins are!

Kara Hornung, OTR/L
Jan 222 min read
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