Today, we're diving into the world of AAC devices and their transformative impact on children with communication difficulties. For many kids, especially those on the spectrum or those with movement disorders impacting their ability to [...]
Children are like sponges, absorbing the world around them through their senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. However, for some children, this sensory journey can be a bit more complex. They may experience sensory needs [...]
Parents and caregivers often wonder if teaching their baby or toddler sign language is helpful or hurtful to their language development. “If he learns how to sign, won’t that teach him he doesn’t need to [...]
Hearing a child say their first words is such an exciting milestone for a parent. The moment gets commemorated in the baby book and is remembered forever. Ask any parent, and they will be able [...]
Scheduling a speech language evaluation for a child is a big step for many parents, but it can come with some uncertainties. "What will the evaluation look like?" "How long will it take?" "Will they [...]
I have spoken to parents who are puzzled or even dissatisfied, because they feel like all their child does in the therapy room is play. They think, “Why should I spend my time coming to [...]
Since our office started offering Occupational Therapy, I have had so many parents ask me, “What exactly is occupational therapy??” Well, according to the American Occupational Therapy Association, “Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants help [...]
December is here! If you are anything like me, that means you have not even started your Christmas shopping yet. If you need some last minute gift ideas that your child will love, I have [...]
November is here! That means Thanksgiving is upon us! The holidays (or any holiday)always provide great opportunities for speech language and communication. Theholidays can also provide a lot of opportunities for stress and overwhelm. So, [...]
It feels so good knowing Fall is in the air, even if we haven’t quite felt the temperature dropping yet. I don’t know about you, but my mood starts to lift as soon as October [...]
