In our practice, not only do we see children with “picky” or “preferred” food preferences we see children who are diagnosed with ARFID. Speech therapists do not diagnose ARFID, but we can be on a...
Read MoreHelp: My child does not respond when I ask simple questions. Pause, stop asking questions and make sure your child has the foundational skills to know how to answer you. Teach them, and lessen the...
Read MoreAs a practicing orofacial myologist in NYC I have observed various reasons for pediatric speech sound errors in children. One in particular I see which coincides with speech sound error is sleep disordered breathing resulting...
Read MoreThe top two reasons our practice sees kids for feeding challenges under 12 months old are anatomical &/or physiological issues. What do anatomical &/or physiological issues really mean? Anatomical: Challenges breaking down food as a...
Read MoreLisps are one of the most common speech problems we target in therapy, but what is it? A lisp (may also be referred to as a tongue thrust) is classified as a Functional Speech Disorder,...
Read MoreAre you ready for your child’s first dentist appointment? The ADA, American Dental Association, recommends the first dental appointment to be within 6 months of a baby’s first tooth, but no later than the child’s...
Read MoreYou will most likely hear your child use the “S” sound in words by age 4. Developmentally, speech pathologists know that the “S” sound is not fully mastered in all positions of a word until...
Read MoreMelissa and Doug Sticker pads are a staple in my therapy closet. They are under $5 each, reusable and can be used with almost any speech or language goal. I generally look for the ones...
Read MoreThe research on the implementation, use and development of specialized AAC systems has skyrocketed in the past few years! It is important as AAC advocates we stay on top of the news and research to...
Read MoreThere are many views on why children play, but a major emphasis during speech therapy is how they play. Play is a way to turn a child’s outside world in. There are sequenced stages of...
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