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
In my previous post, I provided a summary/overview of echolalia. Please look back at that post if you need a quick recap! So now that we have a better understanding of how children who use echolalia tend to learn/acquire language,Read More
Hi guys! My name is Allie and I am the newest member of the Family Chatterbox team! Today I am going to talk about a way some children process and learn language called echolalia. Echolalia is when a childRead 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
“And then, um….and then….he took that thing out and put it here when I said don’t”. Sound familiar? Kiddos can find retelling events or stories challenging, but ever wonder why? Well I think it is time we talked about howRead More