Overstuffing and Pocketing
Moving on to new solid foods is an exciting time for children. They are getting to experience new flavors and textures; it’s a whole...
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- Aug 11
- 3 min
Frequent Ear Infections in Children & It's Impact on Speech and Language Development
Ear infections are one of the most common illnesses reported in young children. In fact, about 80% of children under the age of 3 have...
- Jul 19
- 2 min
Speech Errors and Orthodontic Appliances
Written by Dr. Marina Gonchar Orthodontic treatment is an important modality used in children and teens to improve alignment of the...
- Jul 14
- 3 min
What are potential impacts of enlarged tonsils and adenoids?
Tonsils and adenoids are the body’s first line of defense as part of the immune system. Your tonsils are easy to see, located at the back...
- Jun 30
- 2 min
Music and Language Development
Music brings happiness to people of all ages. Nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays put smiles on the faces of children, but music...
- Jun 16
- 4 min
Observe. Wait. Listen.
Professionals who work with young children are often complimented by parents as being “patient” in their work. As the saying goes,...
- May 26
- 4 min
Reducing Mealtime Distractions
For many families, tablets, toys, or TV shows have become an important factor in the success of their child's mealtime. There are many...
- May 20
- 3 min
Mouth Breathing: The Impact on Oro-Facial Development and Speech Development
Written by Dr. Marina Gonchar Breathing is a fundamental and automatic function, however, the way we breathe can have a significant...
- May 12
- 3 min
Mealtime Mess vs. Manners
Mealtime is a great opportunity to converse about your day and spend time with family. It is also the perfect opportunity for learning...
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Should I Supplement School-Based Therapy with Private Therapy?
There are a number of special services that are available to children through their school and speech therapy is one of them. Some...
- Apr 14
- 3 min
The Benefits of School or Daycare for Kids with Feeding Disorders
Attending daycare and school is an exciting time for children. Children begin to build friendships (or more friendships), learn to share,...
- Mar 24
- 3 min
Sensory Activities to Help Build Language Skills
Play is the most optimal way to work on speech and language skills with our little ones. Play is how children learn about their interests...
- Mar 10
- 3 min
Sensory Play for Picky Eaters
Although it may seem backwards, play-based food activities can be very helpful when introducing or exposing your picky eater to new...
- Feb 24
- 3 min
The Power of Pointing & Choice Making
Communication is important for building connections with others. Whether we’re telling others what we want, need, are interested in, or...
- Feb 10
- 3 min
What are the benefits of telehealth when it comes to feeding therapy?
The purpose of feeding therapy is to help clients develop effective feeding behaviors and to make eating a more enjoyable experience for...
- Jan 27
- 3 min
Pragmatic Language Milestones: 0-6 Years
Pragmatic language, or social communication, is important for our everyday relationships. Check out these pragmatic language milestones.
- Jan 12
- 4 min
Gestures Before Words
Children learn communication through observation, listening, and imitating those around them. When you think about communication...
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
When should my child be making each speech sound?
Children learn to speak at a very young age. While at first it may not sound like what we think of as “speech”, they communicate through...
- Dec 16, 2022
- 2 min
All About Jaw Sliding - What is it? And What Does it Impact?
When a person is speaking or eating, we expect them to have a strong and stable jaw at midline. But this isn’t true for everyone! Jaw...
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
What is the Gag Reflex?
The lifelong automatic response that helps prevent choking is called the gag reflex. Everyone has this reflex, however it may be more...
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