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How to Model with an Alternative and Augmentative Communication Device

What does it mean to “model” using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)?   Modeling for AAC is similar to modeling spoken language, you’re just using an AAC system (often a speech-generating device) alongside speech! It is using the system yourself while you talk to show the child how it can be used. For example, if you […]

How to Support Your Child’s Speech Therapy Progress at Home 

Fifteen minutes of exercise a day could help your child tell you what they need to say! Home exercise programs (HEPs) are tailor-made for your child to improve speech and language outcomes, encourage long-term habits, and graduate from speech sooner.  At Associates in Pediatric Therapy, we pride ourselves on being family-centered. We believe all parents […]

Low Stress Strategies to Bring Feeding Therapy Home for the Picky Eater

Do you ever feel like you are struggling to get your child to eat even though they are getting feeding therapy from an occupational therapist or speech language pathologist? Here are some easy tips from your APT-Chattanooga feeding therapist: Make a plan for when you will address the child therapeutically during mealtime: Would your feeding […]

Am I Failing My Child?

busy mom and child

I remember the early conversations I had with my son’s pediatrician when he was a year old, and then more conversations at 18 months old and he still wasn’t talking. I remember the anxiety I had as I searched Google for answers, but all the results kept coming back with “autism”. Taking those first steps […]

APT “Best Places to Work” Recipient!

APT is so honored to be a 2018 recipient of “Best Places to Work” in Kentucky! This would not have been possible without the huge vision of our CEO, Renea Sageser, our AMAZING therapists & staff, and all of our wonderful patients and families! Official Press Release: The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky […]

May Patient Spotlight: Ethan!

Ethan is a smart, sweet little boy who has overcome Verbal Apraxia through early intervention. He has been with APT since the age of two as a patient of Renea Sageser (SLP and CEO of APT), and has progressed from unintelligible speech and frustrations with communication to being able to speak clearly and be understood […]

Therapy Moments: Easy Communication Builders

Lianne Kustes (APT Speech Language Pathologist) stopped in this month to share some simple strategies to encourage your child’s communication. These easy tips can help build “therapy” into everyday routines. One of the things I tell parents on a daily basis is to allow your child to try to communicate with you, rather than always […]

APT Educates WAVE 3 Listens Viewers

Listen up, WAVE 3 listeners, as Associates in Pediatric Therapy’s, Renea Sageaser, discusses with John Ramsey the services offered by APT.  She also highlights our patient of the month, Jared, and the tremendous progress he’s made working with our pediatric speech, occupational and physical therapist. We are excited to announce this is the first of what […]