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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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Mastering Self-Care: Vital Elements for Parents Navigating Special Needs Parenting

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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Dynamic Temporal & Tactile Cueing: Evidence Based Treatment for Childhood Apraxia of Speech

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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The Connection Between Articulation Development and Reading Difficulties

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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Compassionate Care in Applied Behavior Analysis: Nurturing Growth & Empathy

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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Convincing an Anxious Child that Speech Therapy is Positive Change

Jason Kenner

Jun 2, 20234 min read

Convincing an Anxious Child that Speech Therapy is Positive Change

Courtesy of Pexels Speech Plus notes that a child with a speech impediment may feel stigmatized at school and among their peers, so it’s...

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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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How Parents Can Get Organized on a Budget

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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10 Everyday Experiences to Build Language

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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How to Support a Sports Interest for Your Special Needs Child Without Blowing Your Budget

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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5 Things Parents Can Do to Ensure the Best Outcome of Their Child’s Therapy Program

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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5 Tips for Parents of Young Children Who Are Not Yet Talking

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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Choose Your Words Wisely: Tips to Help Your Child Combine Words

Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA

Oct 30, 20224 min read

Choose Your Words Wisely: Tips to Help Your Child Combine Words

Do you remember hearing your child’s first word? What a wonderful milestone! And as your child says more and more you start to feel a...

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5 Tips on How to Boost Student Engagement in Speech-Language Therapy Sessions

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...

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How Books Can Help Kids with Speech Delays

Nisa Ruel

Aug 14, 20223 min read

How Books Can Help Kids with Speech Delays

A study by WHO consultant Sophie Jullien on language and speech delays in children found that the average prevalence of isolated speech...

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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...

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Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation (JASPER) Intervention

Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA

May 15, 20223 min read

Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation (JASPER) Intervention

I meet a lot of parents that are leery about starting ABA (applied behavior analysis) services with their children. Some share concerns...

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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...

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