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Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) is a valid form of communication where language is acquired through meaningful chunks or delayed echolalia. [...]
Unless you have a child who is in speech therapy or who has difficulties with feeding, you may never have heard of oral motor skills before. Although the term is […]
When your child is first referred for speech therapy by their pediatrician or teacher, or if you just have that parental instinct that your child is delayed in their speech […]
Handwriting is one of the most common areas parents ask me about in my practice. It is such a necessary occupation for classroom tasks, general fine motor development, and visual […]
As an occupational therapist, the number one question I get from parents, caregivers, and even other professionals is “What is occupational therapy?”. The name really doesn’t provide a lot of […]
Have you ever wondered at what age your child should be making certain sounds? Or maybe you have wondered why your child is mispronouncing some sounds but not others. Maybe […]
Your little baby just turned one year old! This is a wonderful moment to cherish and celebrate! It is also a time when your little love is absorbing even more […]
With the holidays upon us, there are so many wonderful ways we can celebrate and show each other love. If one of your ways to show love is by giving […]
As a parent or professional working with little ones, I am sure that you have noticed how much children love to mimic what we say and what we do. Sometimes, […]
One of the most common questions I get asked by parents is “how many words should my child be saying?” As a parent, you are so eager for your little […]
Getting your child dressed and getting ready in the morning can be difficult, especially when you are also trying to make breakfast, load the car, pack the lunches, etc. There […]
The Skills Your Baby Develops BEFORE Talking As soon as your little one is born, they begin developing prelinguistic skills. These prelinguistic, or nonverbal skills, help in supporting later language […]
Dysregulation and an increase in arousal level doesn’t always happen during visits to the park or while playing at home. It is more likely that an increase in “silly behavior” […]
Learning language is a process that starts during your baby’s development in the womb. And from the moment your baby is born, they begin expressing themselves. First through cries and […]
When you find out you are going to welcome a little human into your life, you are filled with so many emotions. Becoming a parent is such a big step. Your […]
October is here and it is officially the start of Halloween celebrations! Whether it is dressing up in costume for trick or treating, or for celebrating at a neighborhood party, […]
Now that school is in session and schedules are getting busier and busier, sharing a meal with your little ones may be more important than ever. It is so lovely […]
Does Hand Strength = Handwriting? Handwriting is one of the most common areas parents ask me about in my practice. It is such a necessary occupation for classroom tasks, general […]
Tips on How to Increase Your Kiddo’s Word Combinations The moment your little one says their first word is filled with magic, so much excitement and a whole new world […]
Setting your Child Up for Success Are you at the beginning stages of getting your little one set up for speech, occupational, physical or behavioral therapy? If you answered YES, then […]
One of the hardest things to deal with as a parent may be having to make the apology rounds to your child’s classmates, parents, and teachers after a biting incident. […]
Amongst all of the mountains of solicited (and unsolicited) advice parents of toddlers receive, someone down the road has likely mentioned something along the lines of, “Whatever you do, don’t let […]
Addressing the misconceptions and commonly asked questions. As an occupational therapist, the number one question I get from parents, caregivers, and even other professionals is “What is pediatric OT?”. Occupational […]
Let’s be real, we all know what a temper tantrum is. Whether you are a parent, teacher, therapist, or just someone at the grocery store, we have all seen a […]
As school is winding down, and the weather is warming up the first thing on my mind is heading to the beach. Is there really anything more relaxing than a […]
A Month-by-Month Guide to Speech, Language and Communication Development Your little baby turned one! This is a huge moment to cherish and celebrate! This is also a time when your […]
Child speech, language and communication development can be so complex yet so rewarding! That moment when your child looks up at you to be picked up, puts her arms up […]
The moment you found out you were going to welcome a new human into your life, you must have been filled with so many emotions! Becoming a parent is such a […]
It was about two years ago, I was in invited to do a speaking event for a room full of parents and preschool teachers, my topic was of course my […]
First off, let me say that thumb sucking is a completely natural reflex. In fact, babies have a natural rooting and sucking reflex that sometimes even begins in the womb, […]
Let me start off by making a confession: I don’t own an iPad. When it comes to technology and therapy, I am a bit old school, however, despite my opinions […]
Have you ever gone into a store or visited a website and just stared aimlessly at all the products, feeling overwhelmed by the vast selection and thought “which one will […]
I get asked this question all the time, and the answer is YES! Raising your child to be bilingual can actually be beneficial for your little one’s brain development, language development, and cognition! In fact, just hearing two […]
What do I Need to Know? Introducing solid foods to your baby can be such an exciting moment in your parenting journey, while at the same time being one filled […]
How Much is too Much? Should I allow my toddler to use an iPad? Are apps okay to use for teaching? Is it okay to give my child my phone […]
What To Do & How To Do It Reading to your little one is critical, but with toddlers, it may not always be as easy as it was once before. […]
How to Use Dollhouses to Develop & Increase Speech, Language, & Communication Skills Many parents often ask me, “should I put my child in a more structured preschool or play-based […]
Communication comes in so many forms. Nonverbal communication includes our body language, eye contact, signs, gestures, and so much more! Verbal communication includes babbling, spoken words, and the use of a device, When our […]
What is babbling and how to encourage your child to babble? One of the greatest gifts as a parent is having a front row seat to all your child’s successes! […]
Parenting doesn’t start when your baby is born, it happens the moment you realize you are pregnant. The bond is instant! When we think of communication, we often think of the […]
Your Child is Talking But You Just Don’t Understand Them: Why? “I cant understand what my own kid is saying” “Nobody can understand her except me” “Other kids his age […]
Use the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learning: Learning Piggy Bank to encourage your little one to discover, explore, learn and grow through play! The Fisher-Price Laugh & Learning: Learning Piggy Bank […]
Use the I Spy Dig In to encourage your little one to discover, explore, learn and grow through play! Every game has it’s set of directions to follow, but there […]
Use the Junior Ramp Racer to encourage your little one to discover, explore, learn and grow through play! Once your little driver gets a hold of this toy, they will […]
