Oftentimes, when parents hear “speech therapy”, a few things pop into their mind – flashcards and games. While these activities can be helpful for a child to learn new words/sounds, there are also many other ways in which families canRead More
My child bites the straw when drinking. Is this a problem? As a feeding therapist, I often get asked if biting the straw while drinking from it is a problem. My answer to them is typically more questions! There areRead More
Often times, SLPs will ask parents if they have done an OT (Occupational Therapy) evaluation when starting therapy or after therapy has begun. When a therapist asks you about this, it is often to get a better understanding of yourRead More
Have you looked into speech therapy and found a clinic that talks about the therapists and lists what they specialize or are trained in? Sometimes, it can be confusing with all the different trainings to know if they will helpRead More
This is often a question that parents ask when their little one is putting a variety of toys or items in his/her mouth! There are specific reasons that children do this, and it is important for us to let themRead More