The 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...
Read MoreHave you ever asked your child a simple question like “what do you want for lunch?” or “why are you crying?” and they don’t respond? This might be because your child: Does not understand what...
Read MoreOn this episode I am joined by Rebecca Taskin, a licensed New York City based speech and language pathologist with a background in neuroscience. She specializes in complex feeding and communication disorders. Aside from her...
Read MoreYou may have heard of the term “echolalia” or “scripting” before, but what exactly is it? By definition, echolalia is a repetition of overheard speech. Some children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, traumatic...
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