The holiday season is here! It is a busy time for everyone, filled with holiday gatherings, visits from family and friends, and shopping--but it is also the perfect time for you to maximize your child's language skills. Here are 3 quick and easy brain builders for...
September is an exciting time for teachers and children. Although summer vacation is nice, the new school year brings new students, goals, and challenges. Below are some tips to get back into routine the right way. 1. Set a firm bed-time I have read...
A few months ago, I was engaged in a conversation with some parents about pacifier usage. I don't have kids, so usually I receive a response such as "I am sure your feelings will be different once you have a child of your own". There is a time and a place...
I recently signed up to do a Walk-a-Thon to raise awareness for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, a motor speech disorder that has been on the rise as of late. What does it mean to have a child with apraxia of speech and what types of resources are available to you?...
Think of adenoids as little pillows that rest between your nose and your oral cavity. These little "pillows" are one of your body's best defenses against germs. When they become swollen, however, they can cause a variety of issues, including drooling, poor...
Yes, tongue-ties are a real thing, and for some, it is very painful. The scientific term for a tongue-tie is ankyloglossia or restricted movement of the tongue. A tie can occur in the anterior (front) or posterior (back) of the tongue. You may be surprised to learn...
It is a well-known fact that humans need to sleep. It should not be a surprise to you that in our fast-paced, go-get-em world, we do not get enough of it. According to the Center for Disease Control, close to 40% of adults aged over 16 years old reported that they...
One of the benefits of working in a school is the interaction between the various disciplines. I work with a fabulous team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, and special educators. We are able to look at a child with...
It is said that timing is everything. You may have heard of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) popping up here and there in the U.S. over the past few decades.
Aims: Review of evidence in support of an oral-facial growth impairment in the development of pediatric sleep apnea in non-obese children.
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