Pediatric Speech and Language Solutions

Ring in the New Year with SLIME! 🎉
Join us on New Year’s Day from 1–4pm for our Slime Bar. Start with a 6oz jar of clear slime, then add colors, scents, glitter, mix-ins & charms. Decorate your jar too, all for just $6 per jar! ✨

We are located at 99 E Carmel Dr, Suite 140, Carmel, IN 46032.

We cannot wait to check out The Sensory Shoppe tomorrow!

We’re thrilled to invite you to the Grand Opening of The Sensory Shoppe!
Join us on Monday, December 1st, from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM at 99 E Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032 for a full day of celebration, hands-on fun, and community connection.

Experience our new sensory-friendly space and enjoy:
• Hands-on product trials
• Fun crafts and activities
• Exciting giveaways
• Opportunities to meet our staff and teachers
• Registration for great discounts and upcoming classes

Come celebrate our new space and our mission to provide engaging classes and endless sensory-friendly products for everyone who walks through our doors. Whether you’re shopping for gifts, learning about our programs, or just stopping by to say hello, we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

When: Monday, December 1 | 10 AM – 8 PM
Where: The Sensory Shoppe – 99 E Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032

Very interesting article

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Toddlers and screens might seem harmless, but new research from Cincinnati Children's Hospital shows it can have serious effects on brain development. The study found that toddlers who spend more than one hour a day on screens have underdeveloped white matter in the brain. White matter is essential for connecting different parts of the brain and plays a key role in language, reading, and overall cognitive skills.

Researchers used MRI scans to compare toddlers with high screen time to those with minimal screen exposure. The results revealed noticeable differences in brain structure and function. Children with excessive screen time were more likely to experience language delays and lower literacy readiness, which can impact their learning as they grow.

This study supports guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics. They recommend avoiding screens entirely for children under 18 months and limiting screen exposure to one hour per day for toddlers older than that. Early brain development is a critical window, and spending too much time on devices can interfere with important learning milestones.

Parents can encourage healthier alternatives by promoting activities like reading, imaginative play, and outdoor exploration. These activities not only stimulate brain growth but also improve social, emotional, and motor skills. Small changes in daily routines can have a lasting impact on a child’s development.

Limiting screen time is more than just a rule; it’s an investment in your child’s future language skills, cognitive growth, and lifelong learning. Being mindful of screen habits today can help children thrive tomorrow.

We love using sensory bins during therapy! Especially when they are made by a new company started by one of our therapists! Congratulations Brady on Talking Tots Sensory Co. You can find her bins here:

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Talking Tots Sensory Co. Themed and custom sensory bins

We loved getting to meet Dr. Nerissa Bauer and hearing about her practice as well as her wonderful resources to help kids withADHD. Let’s Talk Kids Health

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What a wonderful resource for those who need it!

Sensory Rooms Official Indianapolis International Airport website - view live flight times and live parking information.

We are very excited about a very fun new place for our kiddos!! Make sure to check it out!

Kids Gym Indoor Playground | We Rock the Spectrum - Carmel WRTS is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to foster learning, exploration and safe sensory experiences. Through our nonprofit My Brother Rocks The Spectrum Foundation, we provide social skills groups and activities for children across the spectrum.

Thank you to the amazing therapists and families at PSLS for allowing us the opportunity to receive this award again this year!

After 13 years in the same location, we are exciting to announce we are moving a half of a mile west of our current location to a larger office to better serve our families!

Very grateful to be celebrating this milestone this year!

Have you heard the good news? Carter's Play Place is re-opening in March 2023! We are currently under construction, and expect our new facility to be even more fun and inclusive! Stay tuned for more details about when our doors will be opening, we can't wait to play with you! 🥳