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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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Decoding Dyslexia in Children: Understanding, Identifying, and Treating

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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How Parents Can Help Special Needs Kids Make Healthy Choices

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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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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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

Mar 25, 20223 min read

Communication Temptations: How & Why

Your child wants something, so they stand in the kitchen with you while you show them item after item, trying to figure out what it is...

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5 Key Principles to Preventing Challenging Behaviors

Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA

Feb 7, 20223 min read

5 Key Principles to Preventing Challenging Behaviors

Let’s face it, children can have big emotions and those big emotions can translate to tantrums and other challenging behaviors. These...

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Challenges for Siblings with Special Needs: Their Own Unique Needs

Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA

Mar 14, 20213 min read

Challenges for Siblings with Special Needs: Their Own Unique Needs

If you want to know how to treat a child with special needs, look at their sibling, they will show you. Siblings of special needs...

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Theory of Mind. What is it and why is it important?

Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA

Jan 8, 20212 min read

Theory of Mind. What is it and why is it important?

Theory of mind involves understanding that people don’t share the same thoughts and feelings as you do. It allows us to predict and...

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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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Toy Rotation: Making Play Exciting Again

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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