by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Dec 31, 2020
When it comes time to choose a cup for your child, parents need to consider the effect that sippy cups have on speech development. As a speech therapist specializing in oral motor development, I have very strong opinions about cup drinking. Teaching your toddler...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Oct 17, 2020
When I first started working as a speech language pathologist, I packed up a bag with toys and went out into the world, hoping that the shiny objects I carried from home to home would make language magic happen. Spoiler alert: It didn’t work. One of the biggest...
by Jocelyn M. Wood, M.A. CCC-SLP | Oct 9, 2020
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 | Mar 6, 2020
It is so important to socialize toddlers during quarantine. Socialization is critical for toddlers’ cognitive and language development. Babies are social creatures. From the time they are born, infants are looking for their caregiver’s eyes. Within the...
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...
