by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Oct 1, 2016
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 | Aug 8, 2016
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 | Jul 28, 2016
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...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Dec 26, 2015
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...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Dec 5, 2015
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...
