As a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist who specializes in feeding and treats children from both a sensori-motor standpoint, I have compiled a letter that you might find useful for the upcoming holidays. In the past, this has been a VERY stressful time for some of our families. We’ve always suggested drafting a letter to Continue reading
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TV Episode: Encouraging Language Through Play
I created this video for you to show you how I work with Lily on her speech and language skills. Now, please know…I do not do this ON PURPOSE all the time. It just happens naturally in my interactions with her since this is what I do for a living! In this video you will Continue reading
Routines are for everyone
Children need routine. They thrive on routine. All children. Not just children with special needs. Take my own child as an example. She is a typically developing 17-month-old. That doesn’t mean she is exempt from benefiting from routines. Why? It’s simple. Routines make life predictable. Now consider a child with no verbal communication and limited Continue reading
7 Activities To Build Language And Beat The Winter Blues
We were having a pretty mild winter until our DC Metro area blizzard (where we seemed to get all of winter at once) last month. And apparently Elsa is not done with us with these mini snow and ice events we have had this February. These days indoors can add up quickly and lead to Continue reading
Episode 54: A Message Of Hope And Encouragement For You And Your Child With Autism
Instead of 3 tips today I give you one BIG tip in a message of hope and encouragement for YOU and YOUR CHILD’S future. Much love to you 😀 Hugs, Hallie (& Sleeping Lily)
A New Year Challenge…
Everyone…okay, not EVERYONE, but many of us set out with each new year with goals or resolutions in mind. I know some people despise this and feel like it sets you up for failure. For me, I feel like it’s a natural time to hit the reset button. There are many other times throughout the Continue reading
A trip to the Post office
Today’s guest post is by Katrina Maria Gelderbloem. She has a powerful message to share so please do pass this along! —- So for anyone else this would be easy to do. Right? I collected Clayton from school and drove into the car park outside the post office, parked in the disabled bay ( Continue reading
How To Potty Train Your Child With Autism
When it comes to potty training, many parents want to scream. Am I right? It’s rare that ANY child will turn to you and say, “I have to go potty”…walk over…and do their business in the toilet. It usually takes a few accidents and quite a bit of coaxing with treats to boot. SO, Continue reading
Boy With Autism Saves Friends Life Giving Heimlich Thanks To Sponge Bob
This past week there was a news report on Brandon Williams, a 13-year-old boy who has autism who saved his friend, Jessica Pellegrini’s life by giving her the Heimlich when she was choking on a piece of apple. Of course, this was news worthy in and of itself. I was over here cheering for him and the Continue reading
Halloween 101: Your Questions Answered
I really love Halloween (even though I am not a fan of being scared, go figure)! In all seriousness, jump out at me and I might not sleep for a week! This is probably why I am so passionate about providing tips to help all children participate in this holiday. I understand what it is like Continue reading