When working with children in speech and feeding therapy, it is important to recognize when something medical may be impacting progress. Tonsillitis is one of those conditions. While speech language pathologists do not diagnose tonsillitis,...
Read MoreThumb sucking is a common and natural reflex for babies and young children. It can provide comfort and security, helping them to relax and fall asleep. However, if thumb sucking continues beyond the age of...
Read MoreDoes your child still suck their thumb or continue to use a pacifier past the age of 6 to 8 months? Prolonged thumb sucking can cause medical, behavioral and dentition complications throughout growth and development....
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 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 MoreYou may have heard that not all speech sound disorders are treated the same and not all speech pathologists have the same training. In order to receive certification as a Certified Orofacial Myologist, from the...
Read MoreWe are always trying to find the best products for our kids to use. I often find myself researching and stocking up on new baby and child feeding products at Bed Bath and Beyond (linking...
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