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
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