Category: Information

Help! My Child Is Not Talking.  Should I Be Worried?

I see many children as a Speech Therapist, and often the parents want to hear my advice.  Should they be worried?  Is there something wrong with their child? Maybe he is a late talker?  Or maybe there is something else that is impacting his ability to communicate and use language? If your child is not meeting […]

10 Strategies for Autism

Set the environment up for success Space without distractions (TV, background noise, lots of visual clutter) LESS is MORE (Choose props such as balls, bubbles, bean bags, and parachutes instead of small toys to increase engagement) Be calm, attentive, and ready to help the child Our attitude and beliefs about the child are important! We […]

Positive Beliefs

Do you want the secret to a good Speech Therapy Session? It all comes down to having positive beliefs! When I work with the kids on my caseload, I have developed certain beliefs that make our sessions not only fun, but incredibly educational. 1. I believe that the child is doing the best he or […]