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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Mar 10, 20243 min read
Celebrating Milestones: Embracing Every Step of the Way
The journey of parenting is an incredible adventure filled with countless milestones that mark our children's growth and development....
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Jason Kenner
Feb 23, 20243 min read
Scales of Passion: Fueling Your Career While Nurturing a Special Needs Child
Parenting a child with disabilities or special needs is akin to conducting an intricate symphony, where every note must harmonize...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Jan 21, 20242 min read
Unlocking Cognitive Potential Through Play: A Parent’s Guide
In the vibrant tapestry of childhood, play emerges as a powerful force, weaving together the threads of joy, discovery, and...
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Jason Kenner
Jan 6, 20243 min read
Undertake Actions for A Life Transformation and Goal Fulfillment
Image by Freepik The journey towards an enriching life filled with accomplished goals doesn't happen overnight. However, there are...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Copycat Chronicles: Supercharging Your Child's Language Development through the Magic of Imitation!
Hey there, amazing parents! Have you ever noticed your little one imitating your actions or trying to repeat the words you say? Well,...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 14, 20233 min read
Decoding Dyslexia in Children: Understanding, Identifying, and Treating
Today we’re diving into a topic that affects countless children across the globe: dyslexia. Dyslexia is more than just difficulties with...
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Jason Kenner
Sep 22, 20233 min read
How Parents Can Help Special Needs Kids Make Healthy Choices
The lessons you pass on to your children will stay with them for a lifetime. If you help them make healthy choices now, they’ll have an...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Five Fun and Effective Tips to Encourage Children to Combine 2-Words
Language development is a crucial milestone and a child's early years period one of the exciting stages in this process is when children...
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Jason Kenner
Aug 6, 20233 min read
Mastering Self-Care: Vital Elements for Parents Navigating Special Needs Parenting
Image: Pexels Raising a child with special needs is an extraordinary journey filled with unique joys and challenges. While it's...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Jul 22, 20233 min read
Dynamic Temporal & Tactile Cueing: Evidence Based Treatment for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
When it comes to treating speech and language disorders, therapists are constantly exploring new innovative techniques to improve...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Jul 2, 20232 min read
The Connection Between Articulation Development and Reading Difficulties
Articulation refers to the ability to produce speech sounds accurately and fluently. Reading, on the other hand, involves decoding...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Jun 25, 20232 min read
Compassionate Care in Applied Behavior Analysis: Nurturing Growth & Empathy
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an evidenced based therapy that has proven highly effective in supporting individuals with autism...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
May 26, 20233 min read
Preparing your Child for an Evaluation
Let’s face it, having your child assessed can be a scary time for both parents and children. Regardless of the reason or the type of...
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Jason Kenner
May 12, 20233 min read
How Parents Can Get Organized on a Budget
Parents never have enough time and always have too much to do. If you’re a busy, harried parent yourself, learning how to get more...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Apr 2, 20236 min read
10 Everyday Experiences to Build Language
Repetition helps children learn language. In fact, did you know that the average child needs 12-15 exposures before learning a new word,...
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Jason Kenner
Mar 17, 20233 min read
How to Support a Sports Interest for Your Special Needs Child Without Blowing Your Budget
Many kids are interested in sports. Joining a sports team is a great way for kids to get exercise and make friends, but sports are often...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Mar 7, 20233 min read
5 Things Parents Can Do to Ensure the Best Outcome of Their Child’s Therapy Program
Let’s face it, you spend a lot of money and time in getting your child the support services that they need to reach their utmost...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Feb 26, 20233 min read
USING TIME DELAY TO FADE PROMPTS
When teaching children new skills, it is not unusual that they will initially require some support in the form of prompts and cues....
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Jenny Pendleton, LMFT
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Parenting and ADHD
As a clinician who works with children and adults diagnosed with ADHD and their families, the journey to management can often be a...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Dec 9, 20223 min read
5 Tips for Parents of Young Children Who Are Not Yet Talking
Seeing your child reach their developmental milestones is a rewarding and exciting time for parents. But when they are slow to develop...
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