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As a speech therapist, I constantly get asked “Do you think something else is going on with my child?” or “What is causing their speech and language delay?” The answer for most speech delays is often unknown. There are times when the cause is known, such as from hearing loss, being born prematurely, or genetics. […]
The start of the school year is just around the corner! This can be a difficult transition for many children, especially those that thrive on routine or have additional sensory needs. Check out these quick tips from Molly Lester, a pediatric occupational therapist, to help prepare your child for the upcoming school year! Review the […]
If your child participates within occupational therapy, you’ve probably heard of the term “heavy work”. But what does it mean when therapists use this term and how does it relate to your kiddo? Keep reading to find out! “Heavy work” is a term that refers to activities that involve the pushing/pulling of the muscle joints […]
Interacting with your child and providing all the right experiences can start to feel overwhelming. The good news is children are naturally inclined to explore the world around them. After all, play is their primary occupation! Keep the following tips in mind the next time you play with your child – whether they are 2 […]
As a new mom, I know how overwhelming bringing home your baby can be. You are given so many instructions, pieces of advice, and ideas for you and baby to fill your days. One thing that everyone hears, whether from a pediatrician, well meaning friend, or social media, is “Tummy Time.” With a newborn, tummy […]
Gestalt Language Acquisition – Another Way of Processing Language Analytic language is the type of language acquisition often thought of and learned about. This is language learning that starts at the single word level which builds to phrases and eventually sentences. Gestalt language acquisition is language learned in in larger units of words first, rather […]
Pelvic floor physical therapy is becoming more well known in the women’s health arena, but the secret is out…everyone has a pelvic floor! The pelvic floor is a multi-layered group of predominantly skeletal muscle that sits like a bowl in the bottom of your pelvis. The pelvic floor has many functions, including providing support for […]
Has your child’s therapist provided at home practice and you just can’t find time to fit it into your already jam-packed schedule? Or, maybe you and your child’s therapist had the talk about carryover of speech skills. At home practice is crucial to your child’s performance in meeting his/her goals but it does not have […]
There are several factors that impact a child’s intelligibility, for example how well a child’s speech is understood. Sometimes its articulatory deficits; sometimes phonological deficits; AND sometimes it can be both. Let’s begin with understanding the difference. Articulation disorder refers to the distorted production of speech sounds involving the uncoordinated movements of the lips, tongue, […]
Basic concepts are foundational words essential for understanding instructions, solving problems, and effective communication. Teaching these concepts early supports academic success and daily life skills. Imagine you and your child are entering the house after returning from a trip to the grocery store. You might ask your child to do the following: “Before you play with […]