How Occupational Therapy Can Benefit Kids With Autism

How Occupational Therapy Can Benefit Kids With Autism Discovering that your child has autism can be both frightening and confusing. What should you do and where should you seek help?  One thing is for certain, and that’s how occupational therapy can help kids with autism learn to live a productive life. How Autism Affects Kids […]

7 Tips for Parents with a Child Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy

7 Tips for Parents with a Child Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy The specific cause of cerebral palsy is unknown according to the CDC, and it is usually diagnosed by the time a child is 2 years old. It happens to be the most common motor disability in children, and parents of these children need all […]

How Sensory Toys Help Children With Special Needs

How Sensory Toys Help Children With Special Needs Our five senses of touch, smell, taste, sight, and sound are important learning tools for everyone, and all children learn better by playing games using sensory toys. This is especially important for children with special needs. The more they use their senses, the easier it becomes to […]

Pediatric Developmental Milestones: What Should Parents Look For?

Pediatric Developmental Milestone: What Should Parents Look For? All children are individuals who have their own personality, abilities, and strengths. With that understanding, there are some “normal” milestones parents and educators look for to see if a child is developing at a typical rate. Not all children will, and that is not cause for alarm, […]

7 Ways to Support Your Child in Developmental Therapy

7 Ways to Support Your Child in Developmental Therapy The first few years of a child’s life are critical to their health and growth. Sometimes, speech delays, injuries and certain conditions may affect their development and physical, mental and emotional capacities. That’s where development therapy comes in to help teach essential life skills like understanding […]

7 Ways to Establish Child Sleep Habits

7 Ways to Establish Child Sleep Habits Sleep is crucial for people of all ages, but especially children. Establishing healthy sleep habits early on in childhood helps ensure your children feel refreshed the next day and have the energy to grow. However, getting your child to sleep can sometimes be challenging. Fortunately, there are many […]

6 Speech Therapy Techniques to Try at Home

6 Speech Therapy Techniques to Try at Home It’s exciting when your little ones start to talk and express themselves using sounds and new words. You can practice speech therapy techniques at home to encourage their talking and help them learn and develop language skills. Speech exercises are an excellent way to prepare your children […]

9 Speech-Language Disorders Commonly Diagnosed in Kids

9 Speech-Language Disorders Commonly Diagnosed in Kids Although every child will develop differently, there are times when a kid presents language challenges that may indicate a diagnosable disorder is present. In these scenarios, your child may have a speech or language — or both — disorder. Some of the most common speech disorders for kids […]

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Does My Child Need Speech Therapy?

Does My Child Need Speech Therapy? Proud parents may gush over their two year old’s baby talk, but if they are still using the same mispronunciations when they are four or five years old, something is probably off. It might be time to ask: does my child need speech therapy? The earlier your child is […]

Speech Development Expectations: From Infancy to Preschool

Speech Development Expectations: From Infancy to Preschool Although every child learns to speak at his or her own pace, parents want to know if their child’s speech and language development is on the right track. There are general milestones which are helpful in understanding age-appropriate speech development expectations from infancy to preschool. These guidelines can […]