by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Sep 5, 2015
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...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Sep 4, 2015
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...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Aug 14, 2014
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?...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Sep 15, 2013
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...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | May 21, 2013
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...
