I hope October is off to a great start! Fall is a great season—not too hot, not too cold, and pumpkin EVERYTHING is everywhere — yum!! Unfortunately for us, the weather is not so fitting for a visit to the pumpkin patch this weekend. A bit bummed out since I was planning to take Lily for Continue reading
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[Training Article] No More Biting!
By Hallie Bulkin I am often asked, “How do I stop my child from biting?” If you follow me you know that I work with children who have speech-language delays & specialize in working with children that have autism spectrum disorder. This question usually comes from a parent of one of my kiddos (but sometimes comes Continue reading
How To Help Your Child Ask A Friend To Play
Making friends is hard. For many people. Not just people with autism or communication disorders. That said, it is one of the big struggles that we see starting with our young kiddos that also struggle with autism and other delays and disorders. As a speech-language pathologist I talk to all kinds of parents, who’s children Continue reading
Repetitive Books: The PERFECT Home Activity For Apraxia Of Speech
Books are often used as a treatment tool in speech and language therapy. But, there is one particular category of books that are highly recommended and beneficial for our little ones with childhood apraxia of speech. So if you have a kiddo with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), or suspected apraxia of speech, keep reading! Continue reading
If You Give A SLP An Ipad
So I have been very into using my iPad this past year in therapy. So much that you would think I was as attached to it as the preschoolers that request it when we start our sessions! I love my iPad but I think the preschoolers love it more 😉 SO, why do I Continue reading
On Being An SLP and Mom-To-Be
Being a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) has prepared me for a lot of things when it comes to interacting with young children. The one thing it has not prepared me for is pregnancy, birth, and motherhood! Yes, I know the developmental milestones for feeding, speech, language, play and other related topics. I know how Continue reading
I can’t “Let It Go!”
I know this is one of those things where I should just LET IT GO! But I can’t!! (Sorry if the frozen song is now ringing in your ears!) I went back and forth on whether or not to post this because my intention is not to speak negatively of others or others blogs, but Continue reading
How To Set Expectations With Your Child
After sharing articles on how to help your little one manage anxiety on social media, I was asked about what exactly an expectation chart looks like and to explain that further. If you missed those articles you can get them here: Part 1: How To Strategically Manage Anxiety Part 2: Strategies for Managing Anxiety Let’s Continue reading
Book Club Week 27: Animal Strike At The Zoo
Theme of the Month Zoo Book of the Week Animal Strike At The Zoo By Karma Wilson Color of the Week Pink In keeping with last weeks color and working on pink a bit more this week, have fun finding creative ways to find pink in your home. Go on a scavenger hunt or go Continue reading
7 Tips For Easier Transitions
Oftentimes, kiddos who have little-to-no language and/or who struggle with sensory challenges also struggle with transitions. That said, many children regardless of these factors struggle with transitions. So what does this look like? A transition takes place anytime your child is expected to move from one activity to another. They are hardest when your little Continue reading