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 | Jun 15, 2016
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...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | May 1, 2016
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...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Jan 5, 2016
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,...
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...
