Engaging Young & Active Learners
As a therapist, do you ever find yourself struggling with maintaining motivation and engagement in your sessions? Engaging young and...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Feb 183 min read
"Play-Based Learning: Unlocking Communication Skills in Young Children"
In the world of pediatric speech-language pathology, we're constantly exploring innovative ways to help young children develop their...
Jason Kenner
Jan 63 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...
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...
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...
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....
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 3, 20226 min read
5 Tips on How to Boost Student Engagement in Speech-Language Therapy Sessions
“When you have fun, then you’re more interested in learning.” – Magnus Carlsen As a pediatric speech-language pathologist I have...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Jul 16, 20223 min read
Dysfluent Speech - When Should I Worry?
A question that I have been asked a lot recently is whether it is normal for children to emit dysfluent speech and when as a parent...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Apr 27, 20224 min read
5 Strategies to Support Generalization
Have you ever found yourself wondering why your child is able to exhibit a skill in one specific setting, but not the other? Or why your...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Jan 10, 20223 min read
Early Predictors of Autism Spectrum Disorder
There are many early signs of autism in young children which include challenges with shifting attention, decreased joint attention, and...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Dec 5, 20212 min read
A Framework for Parent Education & Training
We all know as practitioners that best therapy outcomes are associated with parent involvement, especially in the early intervention...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Apr 24, 20213 min read
Reinforcement: 5 Key Principles
Want to teach your child something new, or increase the frequency of a target behavior? To do this, you will need to use reinforcement....
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Apr 7, 20212 min read
Consider a Social Story
Does your child have difficulty with anxiety, routines or knowing how to interact with others in certain situations? Consider making a...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Feb 8, 20213 min read
A Guide for Using Prompts when Teaching Individuals with Special Needs
Research shows that prompts are an effective teaching tool and as such are an integral part of most interventions, regardless of therapy...
Jenny Pendleton, LMFT
Jan 24, 20212 min read
Assisting Children with Grief
In these difficult times, we are aware that many are struggling with grief and loss. Grief can be a long and complicated process for...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Jan 11, 20214 min read
Tips for Teaching Autistic Children
Teaching functional skills in a functional manner is key to a child’s success. After all, if we teach something to a child and they...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Dec 24, 20203 min read
Priming: A How to Guide
We all want to see our children succeed, especially in new situations or when expectations are different. But how can we set up our...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Nov 15, 20203 min read
Effective Practices in Intervention: Including Siblings
When I first started my pediatric private practice, I went into the homes of families to provide therapy. While not necessarily aware of...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Nov 3, 20205 min read
5-Tips to Gain & Maintain Learner Cooperation in Therapy Sessions
I have heard many therapists share frustration over their client’s behaviors exhibited in therapy to the point that they question if...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 24, 20204 min read
Work Burnout & What to Do About It
While being a therapist is extremely rewarding it can also be draining at times. Learn this signs of workplace burnout and what to do about
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