August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Here are some facts about breastfeeding you may have not known: Depending on the gender of your baby, there are variations in the composition of the mother’s breast milk. There...
Read MoreLingual (tongue) cupping is a reflex in the infants mouth which triggers the tongue shape into a bowl position. The tongue lifts up and cups forward on to the ridge of the gum line. This...
Read MoreWe are so excited to be one of a very few practices offering therapy in a group setting for picky eaters. These classes are run by a speech pathologist and an occupational therapist. This class...
Read MoreThe simple answer is, maybe. Called by various names, a short lingual frenulum, ankyloglossia, or tongue tie… we require an assessment of tongue mobility during every one of our new client speech evaluations. Often we...
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 MoreWhen baby led weaning doesn’t work SLPs are called in for support. Often parents are concerned that their child is rejecting food when initially presented to them. The child spits it out &/or gags on...
Read MoreAre you wondering if your child is ready to start solids, but don’t really know where to look for support? First an SLP is a great resource guide. Second the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends...
Read MoreWhen you are wondering if your baby is ready for solids it really comes down to if your baby is ready for solids. It seems simple in theory but reality is your baby has to...
Read MoreThis chart was designed by American Speech-Language Association and defines the role that speech-language pathologists play in treating feeding and swallowing disorders. Please take a look at the signs of trouble listed below:
Read MoreWhat 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,...
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