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What are cues? A cue is something that can be done in order to support a child’s likelihood of reaching success towards a targeted skill. Therapists want children to be successful when working on certain skills. Providing cues can help lead a child to that success. Cues are often more necessary when a targeted skill […]
Transitioning from the bottle/breast to straw or open cup drinking can be both exciting and overwhelming. Cup drinking is a skill that takes time to develop, but with practice and patience, your baby will be weaned from the bottle in no time! When to introduce cups Cup drinking can be introduced at the same time […]
Sometimes, determining what kind of services your child needs and where to get them can be overwhelming. The lists of questions can run a mile long. “Does my child need outpatient therapy?” “How can they get school-based therapy?” “Why does my child get outside therapy, but school says they aren’t eligible?” Let’s take a closer […]
Managing behaviors can be extremely overwhelming. Often, we may not fully understand the triggers for the behavioral outbursts. However, there are techniques and strategies that you can incorporate at home to assist with preventing and limiting these outbursts. One strategy I most commonly use in my sessions is a visual timer. This is a great […]
It’s no secret that we live in an era of screens. Never in history has there been a time where screens were so accessible. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2018), the average 8–10-year-old spends 6 hours a day in front of a screen. That number increases for those aged 11-14 to a whopping 9 […]
What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in childhood, affecting approximately 4 infants in every 1,000 born in the US, but what does it mean? Breaking the words down: Cerebral = of the brain Palsy = lack of muscle control It is important to understand that cerebral palsy is […]
Whether you are looking for some things to do on a cold day inside, or you are ready to bundle up and head outdoors for some winter fun, you can always fit some speech and language therapy into you snow day! Here are some fun ways to enjoy the great indoors or outdoors this winter […]
Do you still have holiday shopping left to do? Out of ideas on what to buy? Here are some recommendations on what to look for in a toy that can not only provide fun for your child but promote speech and language development too! In a world full of battery operated toys and electronic gadgets, […]
“Mama,” “dada,” “milk,” “ball,” “kitty.” This short list of nouns might resemble a toddler’s list of first words; however, as a toddler approaches 18 months and expands their vocabulary to include an average of 50 words, it will be critical for this list to start including verbs. Verbs are necessary to form simple sentences. […]
So, you are a caregiver, teacher, or friend of a new AAC user! First of all, what is AAC? AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It often comes in the form of a speech generating device (SGD)— an electronic device with a system of pictures and words that someone who has trouble with oral speech can […]