Written By: Cassandra Hicks, M.A., CCC-SLP What is Print Awareness? The power of books is not just limited to children who have already learned to read. Our early language users can practice important skills, like print awareness, when reading with an adult. Print...
Written by Namyata Patel, PT, with contributions by Mary Pengelley, DPT, PT. What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy, or SMA? The name, spinal muscular atrophy itself explains that it is a disease related to the spinal cord and muscle. The nerve cells that come from the...
Written By: Emily Marshall, MA, CF-SLP Some children with language delays grow up in bilingual homes and communities. Often, parents have concerns that learning two languages might impact their child’s language delay. Here are some common myths: Myth: If my child has...
Written by: Monica Zappala, SLPA La ecolalia es un trastorno del habla que consiste en la repetición involuntaria e inconsciente de palabras,frases,, trozos de conversación, canciones que el paciente ecolalico ha escuchado de personas cercanas, radio y/o...
Written By: Laura Dart, OTR/L The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 grounding strategy for calming can be used to teach children about their senses and how to use experiences within their physical context to bring them into the present moment. Teaching mindfulness...
What “Environmental Sabotage” is and how to make it work for you! Written By: Karina Lee, M.S., SLP-CF, Edited by: Megan Sliski, PT, DPT No one knows a child better than their parents/caregivers do. As parents, it’s your job to provide for your child’s...
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