by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
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...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
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...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
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...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
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...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP
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...
