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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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