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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...
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Carollyn Thomas, MS, OTR/L, SWC
Dec 12, 20203 min read
Promoting Chewing
As an occupational therapist who works in feeding, one question that frequently comes up is “how do I help my child learn to chew food?”...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Nov 30, 20203 min read
Toy Rotation: Making Play Exciting Again
As a therapist I am often asked what toys that I would recommend parent’s purchase for their children as their children seemingly are...
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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...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Nov 9, 20202 min read
5 Ways to Create Communication Opportunities
Let’s face it, is really easy when you have a child that is a late-talker or is language delayed to instinctively know what they want...
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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...
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 27, 20203 min read
Bring Out the Books!
Books can be a great tool for expanding your child's language. But, what if your child isn't interested in books, or can't sit long enough?
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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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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 17, 20203 min read
Developing a Roadmap After an Autism Diagnosis
Hearing that your child has autism can leave you feeling overwhelmed. That is why you need a roadmap to guide you and your next steps.
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 12, 20205 min read
Data Collection Tips for Speech-Language Pathologists
Collecting data can seem like a daunting task, especially when trying to maintain the flow of therapy. Learn a few tips to ease the process.
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 10, 20203 min read
Positive Scanning & How it Can Increase the Behaviors You Want to See
Reinforcing the positive behaviors that your child exhibits can decrease their undesirable behaviors.
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Nikki McRory
Oct 6, 20202 min read
Stop Teaching Rote Language!
Why I use pivot phrases instead of rote language to expand a child's utterance length.
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 3, 20203 min read
Screen Time & Language Development
Want to know how screen time impacts language development?
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Nikki McRory
Sep 28, 20202 min read
3 Tips for Establishing Supervisory Expectations
A range of studies show that the quality of a supervisory relationship in the formative stages of a supervisee’s professional development...
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Nikki McRory
Sep 21, 20202 min read
Supervisor Guidelines for Effective Observation of Clinical Fellows
Learn how to make the most out of your systematic observations.
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Nikki McRory
Sep 14, 20202 min read
3 Mistakes that New CF Mentors Often Make
I remember my first clinical fellow that I supervised when I was in my late 20’s. Particularly based on a fear of making mistakes, my own...
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