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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ➤ February 16, 2019

Obi Robot | Independent Eating

What is an Obi? In short an Obi is a robotic feeding device that is making the lives of so many individuals more enjoyable. Because food is something that is said to bring people together,...

AAC ➤ January 21, 2019

Parent Resources for AAC Users

AAC Blogs & Email Services Parent support groups are resourceful especially during this super exciting and new part of your child’s life. It is also very important to connect with those that know and understand...

SPEECH ➤ January 18, 2019

The Pesky “R” | Speech Therapy

Does your child tend to say wabbit for rabbit or wat for rat? If these mispronunciations tend to occur in your child’s language, then I am sure that you have encountered a few frustrations trying...

AAC ➤ January 16, 2019

Aided Language Stimulation

Modeling & Aided Language Stimulation in the AAC World Aided Language Stimulation, along is a way to support an AAC user and encourage them to use their new device. Aided Language Stimulation allows the user...

LANGUAGE ➤ January 15, 2019

Developing Cause & Effect | Language Therapy

What is Cause and Effect? Cause and effect is around us everyday and is a hallmark of life. They are the rewards of doing something good or the consequences of doing something bad. Babies also...

AAC ➤ January 2, 2019

DIY Making Switch Adaptable Lights

DIY Cause & Effect Lights for Switch Users This is a great and inexpensive idea for cause and effect switch lights. These images are from one of our client’s birthday parties. We designed personalized cause...

AAC ➤ January 2, 2019

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

What is AAC? Augmentative and Alternative Communication, also known as AAC, is changing the communication world as we know it! The name AAC comes from the meaning of augment, to enhance something and alternative, another...

SPEECH ➤ January 2, 2019

PROMPT Therapy for Speech & Voice Disorders

PROMPT is a hands-on technique which a requires a speech pathologist attend specialized trainings in order to understand and receive certification through the PROMPT Institute. It is taught worldwide in many languages and, but with...

AAC ➤ December 31, 2018

Communication Breakdown and Repair using Partner Assisted Scanning

What is Partner Assisted Scanning Partner Assisted Scanning gives access to communication by help of a communication partner for those with limited to no verbal Speech. It also can be used as a technique to...

FEEDING ➤ December 14, 2018

Getting Through Mealtime With Picky Eaters

Round. Crunchy. Salty. Simple. One Color (usually green or brown!) These are often the characteristics I hear from parents regarding foods that their children will eat during mealtime. As a feeding specialist, I have seen...

FEEDING ➤ October 20, 2025

Feeding Cues

It seems like one of the most common questions I hear from families—no matter where they are in their child’s eating journey—is some version of:“Why won’t my child eat?” “Why won’t they eat more?” or...

LANGUAGE ➤ August 26, 2025

Speech Therapy Activities Parents Can Do at Home in 10 Minutes a Day

To support your child's language development, focus on incorporating a few simple, effective strategies into your daily routine. By using these Speech Therapy Activities Parents Can Do at Home in 10 Minutes a Day, you can make a significant impact. First, make reading time interactive with repeated-line books like "Brown Bear, Brown Bear." Use different voices and pause to let your child fill in the blanks, which helps build their vocabulary and memory. Second, get down to your child's eye level to talk. Holding objects at your eye level encourages them to watch your mouth, which helps them learn how to form words. Third, respond to every sound your child makes—coos, babbles, or even grunts. Attribute meaning to their sounds and "serve it back" by turning their sounds into full sentences. Finally, use simple gestures while you talk to your child to give them a way to communicate before they have words, and consider creating a quiet play space, like a tent, for them to feel safe and calm.

SPEECH ➤ August 22, 2025

Articulation vs. Language Delay: How to Tell the Difference

A parent’s excitement to hear their child’s first words can quickly turn to concern if those words are hard to understand. As children grow, their communication skills develop at different paces, and it can be...