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Back to School Snacks for Brain Power

Back to school is a busy time for many families. Trying to plan daily snacks to help provide much needed nutrients and energy for a child can be a daunting task and it is easy to fall into a snack time rut. Following are some quick snacks which provide healthy alternatives to pre-packaged easy to grab snacks.

Olives and a date

Olives provide healthy fats in a child’s diet and dates are filled with minerals to help provide energy.

Celery and peanut (or seed) butter

If you child is allergic to nuts or is in a nut free classroom, seed butters (i.e., Sunbutter is made of sunflower seeds) are a wonderful alternative and still provide many nutrients.

Fruit on the bottom yogurt

Instead of store bought fruit on the bottom yogurt, which can be full of sugar, consider making your own. Top frozen fruit with yogurt and granola for an extra crunch. If a little extra sweetness is desired top with a little raw honey.

Crackers with guacamole or hummus

Try rice crackers over traditional crackers. The many flavors of hummus will also help beat snack boredom.

Crispy nuts or seeds and dried fruit trail mix

Roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds are a great alternative to nuts if they are not allowed. Another alternative is to use coconut flakes or chips instead of seeds or nuts with dried fruit.

Vegetables and dressing

Mix and match carrots, snap peas, celery sticks, bell peppers and cherry tomatoes with low-fat ranch dressing or vegetable dips.

Hard-boiled egg and cherry tomatoes

It’s easy to make hard-boiled eggs and grab one in the morning. Peeling the egg before packing will cut down on time and possibly frustration for your child.

Cheese and fruit

Mixing different varieties of cheese with oranges, berries or grapes provides great flavor combinations, calcium and protein.

 

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Crystal Scheibe

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Great place, glad we found them. Been going to Medina over 2 months now and he loves Lauryn and Kyler. Wish they had more ABA therapy places available... live in Wooster and long drive everyday.

Karrie Swan LaRock

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My 11 year old son has dyslexia and has made noticeable gains in working At LLA THERAPY. Katie is strong in her approach toward him and also keeps him comfortable enough to perform well. We will continue visiting both the Fairlawn and Hudson offices and recommend them highly.

Ron Monroe

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My 9 year old just completed about 9 months of weekly speech sessions (due to his stuttering) with Matt Hagge at LLA and we are thrilled with the experience and results. What I thought might be a negative (what kid really wants to go to speech class?) was made very positive by Matt, and my son never hesitated or complained when we talked about class. He really enjoyed it and really took what Matt taught him to heart. His speech has been greatly improved and we definitely recommend LLA. Thank you so much!

Heather Dougherty-Pantoja

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My son’s Occupational Therapist, Jess, is an amazing OT! She gives practical tips on working with my son at home and school!

Terri Apgar

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I cannot say enough good things about LLA Therapy. My daughter was a client of Teal Simmons’ for approximately 2 years and was just released from speech therapy! She was diagnosed with Apraxia in 2015 and worked with Teal twice a week. Through Teal’s application of PROMPT therapy, my daughter had age-appropriate speech after one year. All of the staff we interacted with at LLA were absolutely wonderful. They really care about what they do and making sure your child achieves their goals.

Kelli Geisler Davisson

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LLA Therapy has been an excellent experience for my son as well as my family! My son always asks, "When can I go see Ms. Jeannine again, is it Monday??" He has also made huge gains in only 5 months! I would highly recommend LLA and have already shared my experience with friends looking for services!

Victoria Hansford-Price

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We are so grateful for our Speech Therapist Ms.Teal. We have seen a great improvement with our sons confidence and communication abilities since we have started "Prompt" therapy. What we love the most about LLA and Ms. Teal is that Kohl feels comfortable and relaxed which has played a critical role in his progress. Thank you Ms. Teal for all you have done.

Laura Lee Hogsett

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They have helped in numerous ways. Speech, OT and behavioral. I've had numerous compliments on my son's progress thanks in very large part to LLA. I would recommend LLA before I recommend our local children's hospitals, though they are good, they don't have the staff that LLA does.

Amy Furukawa

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We had a great experience with Matt Hagge at LLA! Our Middle School age son was becoming very conscious of his voice, which is nasal due to a cleft palate. Matt helped him to better form his sounds and project his voice in a way that makes the unavoidable nasality less noticeable.Our son is more confident and outgoing & even took on a speaking role in the church play. Matt has the perfect personality to relate with our son, and we would recommend him to anyone needing speech therapy services!

Jessica Havalotti

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LLA Therapy has been an excellent experience for our daughter. I would highly recommend LLA. Miss Grace was so amazing and I can't believe how quickly our daughter showed improvement. Thank you!
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