The longer I work as a speech-language pathologist, the more I appreciate working with occupational therapists. I checked in with my friend Jill Loftus at Honest OT in Denver, Colorado, to find out How Sensory Processing Impacts Speech Development. It’s important to...
Recently, I returned to my work with the little ones. There is really no better feeling than figuring out the puzzle pieces of a little one and watching magic happen! The great thing about early childhood is that once you solve the puzzle, the magic happens so...
Being a new mom is tough! You are getting to know your baby while everyone around you weighs in on what to feed your child, how to care for your child, and how to get your child to sleep. Now add to this experience the fact that you know something is wrong, but...
Our tongue is essential to many of our daily functions, so it's no surprise that it is the focus of much of our earliest explorations. Some babies even suck their thumb while in their mother's womb! In our first months, it is normal to place our fingers, and for a...
A few months ago, I was engaged in a conversation with some parents about pacifier usage. I don't have kids, so usually I receive a response such as "I am sure your feelings will be different once you have a child of your own". There is a time and a place...
I recently signed up to do a Walk-a-Thon to raise awareness for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, a motor speech disorder that has been on the rise as of late. What does it mean to have a child with apraxia of speech and what types of resources are available to you?...
I’m here to show you how to bring out your child’s unique voice using simple, easy to follow strategies that work for you and your family.
