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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- Nov 11
- 2 min
Hypotonia and the Effect It Has On Feeding
Hypotonia is a medical term used to describe decreased muscle tone, or the amount of tension we have in our muscles. Our muscle tone...
- Oct 28
- 3 min
Speech Delay? Language Delay? Autism? Let’s Talk About It!
Speech and language are the skills we use to communicate with others and children acquire these skills at his or her own pace. If you...
- Oct 14
- 3 min
What is Autism?
Autism is a neurological difference that affects how a person interacts with the world around them. It is characterized by differences in...
- Sep 30
- 3 min
What are Executive Functioning Skills and How does it Impact Communication?
Executive functioning skills are the steps that enable us to successfully plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and take on...
- Sep 16
- 2 min
Is Your Child a Picky Eater or Is it a Sensory Problem? How to Tell the Difference
It’s dinner time and you are trying yet again to get your child to eat something off their plate. You finally get a little bite of food...
- Aug 26
- 3 min
The Power of Play
The famous psychologist Jean Piaget once said, “Play is the work of the child.” As speech-language pathologists, we completely agree! A...
- Aug 12
- 3 min
Screen Time and Speech Development
Technology innovation is growing at a record pace, but the way that children learn to communicate remains the same: interacting with...
- Jul 29
- 3 min
Late Bloomer or Language Delay?
Kids learn how to talk at different times. Some children learn to talk very early, while others may need more time. If your child is...
- Jul 15
- 4 min
What Age is Best for Speech Therapy?
As parents, it is so exciting looking forward to the milestones your little ones will meet, such as hearing their first words, eating...
- Jun 24
- 3 min
Why Should I Encourage Mouthing?
Have you ever wondered why babies put everything into their mouths? It might seem like an unsanitary habit, but mouthing actually plays...
- Jun 10
- 4 min
When Your Baby isn’t Eating Well - Feeding Therapy Can Help
Babies are born hungry, but some infants need help to successfully breast or bottle feed. When a baby isn’t eating well, it can be...
- May 27
- 3 min
Say No to Sippy Cups!
When it comes time for parents to choose a cup for their child, believe it or not, some cups are better than others when it comes to...
- May 13
- 2 min
Could My Child’s Oral Habits Harm Their Speech Development?
Pacifiers and thumb sucking are common oral habits in young children. However, most parents are unaware of the risks associated with...
- Apr 29
- 3 min
Not all Speech Problems are The Same
When a child has difficulty being understood, it is important to figure out what type of speech problem the child is experiencing. Not...
- Apr 15
- 2 min
The Benefit of Face to Face Reading with Your Infant or Toddler
We love some cuddles while reading with a little one curled up on your lap, but have you ever tried face-to-face reading with your infant...
- Mar 25
- 4 min
Joint Attention: What is It and Why is it Important?
Did you know that before a child will begin to talk, they must first master what are known as “pre-linguistic” skills? Pre-linguistic...
- Mar 11
- 2 min
What is Apraxia?
Parents of children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) commonly say things like “Nobody can understand my child,” “He knows what he...
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Does My Child Have a Feeding Problem?
Have you ever wondered if your little one might have a feeding or swallowing problem? As infants, babies consume all nutrition through...
- Feb 14
- 2 min
The Critical Milestones of Feeding Development
While many parents know that Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) treat speech and language disorders, you might not know that SLPs also...