There are so many children that could benefit from the use of an iPad to help them communicate. Is your child one of them? Is it disheartening when you know it’s just not in the budget? Feeling a bit stuck? If only insurance or medicare would cover a $500 iPad for use as a Continue reading
Speech Language Pathology
What To Say To The Mom Of A Child Having A Meltdown At The Grocery Store
Have you ever attempted a shopping trip with your child (with or without autism) and your child had a meltdown? Like absolutely positively just lost it??? You consider ditching the cart and making a beeline for the front door but then think to yourself, “If I leave every time this happens I will never get Continue reading
25 Songs For Autism & Apraxia of Speech
It is time to put on your singing hat…even if you cannot sing! I recently posted this picture on our facebook page so you can be sure that I am no professional singer (even though I sing all day long around kids)! I share this as I need for you to let loose and 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
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
Why Is My Child Still Drooling? And How Do I Make It STOP?
Drooling is supposed to stop when a child finishes teething. So what do you do when your 3 year old is way past that stage…and still drooling? It’s time to address it! My first question for you as mom or dad (and remember this is a judgment free zone) is does your child brush their Continue reading
Abitalk Lisp Therapy App Review
By Hallie Bulkin If you follow my blog, then you know I don’t typically review therapy apps over here (that’s usually just over on Facebook) but I was gifted the Abitalk Lisp Therapy App and need to shout it’s praises from the roof tops! There are a few things many speech therapists dread working on in therapy. Continue reading
What Does Perseveration Mean Anyways?
Perseveration is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days. In articles, in conversation between therapists and parents, online… But more often than not, I find that many parents are not quite sure how this term applies (or doesn’t apply to their child). So let’s pick it apart and break it Continue reading
3 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew
Today we focus on 3 things that every child with autism wishes you knew AND tips for how to help them succeed based on these 3 topics. Here’s to increasing acceptance AND awareness, not just in April but YEAR ROUND! #1: Avoid asking your child to make eye contact. Asking a child to make eye Continue reading