Cooking with your child can help gain many great benefits. First and foremost, it is a nice way to have fun with your child, despite the possible mess. Cooking develops a... read more →
The Importance of Knowing Your ABC’s: Understanding and shaping your child’s behaviors Adults always have a reason as to why they do the things they do, and children are no... read more →
As a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) there are several specialties you may acquire if you choose. Pediatric feeding therapy happens to be one of mine, along with assistive technology. And... read more →
A Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) can be a very useful tool in feeding therapy, especially for nonverbal children. It provides picture boards that parents can download or create and... read more →
Feeding disorders include problems gathering food and getting ready to suck, chew, or swallow it. For example, a child who cannot pick up food and get it to her mouth... read more →
Do you have a child 3 years old or younger? Are you worried because your child doesn't seem to listen? Has your child started to say any words? Does your... read more →
I thoroughly enjoyed recently speaking for the Autism Society in Western New York. It is an honor to meet and be able to help so many wonderful professionals and parents.... read more →
Every parent knows that your communication with your child rises to a new level when the child learns to talk. Once a child can tell express his or her self... read more →
Now that your child has made progress with making sounds and imitating some of your speech, you can begin to encourage the use of actual words. I have some tips... read more →
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