As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I hear the words ADD/ADHD approximately 300 times per day. In recent years, an ADD/ADHD diagnosis has become quite fashionable. However, according to many prominent psychiatrists and researchers, ADD/ADHD is being...
During the first year of life, your new baby will take the journey that brings him from a crying ball of mush to his first words. It is exciting, breathtaking…and nerve-racking as you ponder whether all this is normal. As part of my new parenting series, I...
I have written previously about the importance of collaboration and a multi-disciplinary team. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the Gowanus Treehouse in Gowanus, Brooklyn, where integrative treatment is key. Cathy Reid, an occupational therapist who...
Skills for 0-12 Months Many parents wonder about feeding their little ones. The period of the first year is full of so many changes, but one of the biggest is certainly feeding. You start with milk, whether it be from the breast or bottle. Then a few...
credit paper moon/flickr creative commons As a long-time yoga practitioner, I jumped at the opportunity to begin studying with Sonia Sumar, the creator of Yoga for the Special ChildⓇ. Through her experiences with her own daughter, who was born with Down Syndrome,...
The longer I work as a speech-language pathologist, the more I appreciate working with occupational therapists. I checked in with my friend Jill Loftus at Honest OT in Denver, Colorado, to find out How Sensory Processing Impacts Speech Development. It’s important to...
Recently, I returned to my work with the little ones. There is really no better feeling than figuring out the puzzle pieces of a little one and watching magic happen! The great thing about early childhood is that once you solve the puzzle, the magic happens so...
Being a new mom is tough! You are getting to know your baby while everyone around you weighs in on what to feed your child, how to care for your child, and how to get your child to sleep. Now add to this experience the fact that you know something is wrong, but...
Our tongue is essential to many of our daily functions, so it's no surprise that it is the focus of much of our earliest explorations. Some babies even suck their thumb while in their mother's womb! In our first months, it is normal to place our fingers, and for a...
Ear infections are one of the most common ailments of young children. Unfortunately, babies (birth to two years old) are anatomically at a disadvantage for recurring infections. This is due to their flat eustachian tubes. According to the American...
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.
