Empower Your Child – Helping Them Find Their Voice at Home
Every parent wants their child to feel confident, understood, and capable of expressing themselves. In a world that often feels loud and overwhelming, helping our children find their unique voice at home is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. It’s about fostering an environment where they feel safe, heard, and valued, no…
The New Normal: A Look at Online Therapy for Special Needs Children
The COVID-19 pandemic threw all of us for a loop. As schools and clinics closed their doors, I found myself asking a big question: how do we continue providing essential services like speech, occupational, and physical therapy? The answer for many of us was to pivot to online therapy, or telehealth. But did it actually…
Speech Sound Delays vs. Language Delays: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?
As a mother, it’s natural to watch your child’s development with both wonder and a keen eye for any potential concerns. Among the many milestones, speech and language development often stand out. You might hear terms like “speech delay” and “language delay” used interchangeably, but understanding the crucial differences between them is vital for ensuring…
Is My Child on Track? Understanding Speech and Language Milestones from Birth to 12 Months
As parent, we often find ourselves watching our little ones intently, celebrating every giggle, every coo, and every new sound. But amidst the joy, a quiet question can sometimes creep in: “Is my child developing as they should be?” Especially when it comes to communication, it’s natural to wonder if your child’s speech and language…
How Co-occurring Conditions Can Impact Your Child’s Speech Development
As parents, we eagerly await our child’s first words, celebrating each new sound and milestone. When speech development seems delayed or presents unexpected challenges, it’s natural to focus primarily on the mechanics of language – articulation, vocabulary, and fluency. However, sometimes the journey of speech development is intertwined with other underlying conditions that can significantly…
Social Development Changes After COVID – Signs Your Child was affected
The world has changed dramatically in the last few years, and while adults have had to adapt, the impact on our children is still unfolding. As a speech therapist specializing in special needs, I’ve seen firsthand how the prolonged periods of isolation and disrupted routines during lockdown have affected children’s social development. It’s a topic…
How Play Affects Speech Development: Signs Your Child Needs Help and What to Do
The Power of Play One of the first questions I ask when working with a young child is, “How do they play?” I often get a puzzled look from parents in response. But the way a child plays can tell us so much about their development—especially their speech and language skills. Many speech-delayed children struggle…
Avoiding Parent Burnout
Parenting is difficult but parenting a child with special needs can be even more challenging. If you are a parent of a child with special needs, you are almost certainly putting in more effort than any other mom or dad that you know. And yet your child still may be at risk, struggling, or making…
Top Tips For Navigating Your Special Needs Child Through The Holiday Season.
The holidays are a wonderful time for children. There are bright lights everywhere, holiday music playing, lots of parties and at least one visit with Santa. All of these sights and activities will most certainly create fond memories for your children. However, for special needs children and their parents, all of this bright and often…
How To Set Physical Boundaries For Your Kids And Relatives During The Holidays.
We’re in the thick of the holidays, and with that, come many invitations to holiday parties and family gatherings. Many of you probably have young children who will be attending some of these events with you, and most of the time, they are lots of fun for everyone involved. However, I recently had one mother write…
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The New Normal: A Look at Online Therapy for Special Needs Children
Speech Sound Delays vs. Language Delays: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?
Is My Child on Track? Understanding Speech and Language Milestones from Birth to 12 Months
How Co-occurring Conditions Can Impact Your Child’s Speech Development
