Summer is a great time to build language skills. These activities are fun, affordable, and provide hours of fun for your child. Even though routines are more lax, summer provides so many fun activities for building language. This is a great opportunity for families to...
When it comes time to choose a cup for your child, parents need to consider the effect that sippy cups have on speech development. As a speech therapist specializing in oral motor development, I have very strong opinions about cup drinking. Teaching your toddler...
Okay so there are hundreds of articles on the internet about this, but I'd like to drop in here with my two cents about finding the best toys for your little one, that can also impact development. You are not going to find a list of toys you should go out and buy,...
It happened. We have a person who stutters in the White House. This is a monumental moment for people with disabilities, and proves that with the right tools and support, you can do anything. This sends a powerful message to children who stutter. Joe Biden, 46th...
When I first started working as a speech language pathologist, I packed up a bag with toys and went out into the world, hoping that the shiny objects I carried from home to home would make language magic happen. Spoiler alert: It didn't work. One of the biggest...
Your child has their first words. Hooray! Now comes a new worry: You can't understand your toddler. You're probably wondering, "Okay, what the heck is he saying?" Don't worry. This is completely normal. When Should I Be Able To Understand My Toddler? As a general rule...
Summer vacation is upon us, but this year looks a little bit different. As camps across the country announce virtual camps or a modified summer, and public pools state that they will not be opened, parents are left to find activities to entertain their children while...
These are unprecedented times we are living in. With the global pandemic ever present, many families find themselves at home, together, at all times. This presents challenges in the best-case scenario, but add in a child with a disability and you are doomed—or so you...
It is so important to socialize toddlers during quarantine. Socialization is critical for toddlers' cognitive and language development. Babies are social creatures. From the time they are born, infants are looking for their caregiver's eyes. Within the first few...
You've heard the words early intervention before, but it seems confusing. A pediatrician tells you that they are free services for children aged birth to 3. Your friend from Gymboree tells you that the only way to qualify is to have your child evaluated right before...
I’m here to show you how to bring out your child’s unique voice using simple, easy to follow strategies that work for you and your family.
