You are at a playdate with a friend, and you realize that your 18-month-old is not talking as much as your friend’s child. Do not worry, you are not alone! It is so important to remember that all children develop…
Aphasia vs Dysphagia – What’s The Difference?
Aphasia vs dysphagia, what’s the difference? Although aphasia and dysphagia sound similar, they actually mean completely different things. Aphasia is a language disorder, whereas dysphagia is a swallowing disorder. Let’s dive deeper into these conditions. What is Aphasia? Aphasia is…
10 Tips If Your Child Refuses To Eat
What should you do if your child refuses to eat? If you are experiencing mealtime struggles with your child, you are not alone – in fact, 2/3 to 1/2 of all parents report at least 1 mealtime problem behavior that they…
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
What is AAC Communication? AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Many individuals of all ages use AAC due to expressive communication disorders. AAC can either be temporary or permanent and can come in all different types and sizes (ASHA,…
25 Conversation Starters for Kids
Did you know that by increasing the number of conversations you have with your child, you are also increasing their language skills? It’s true! If you’re wondering how to improve pragmatic language skills, these conversation starters for kids are a good place…
Beginner’s Guide to a Sensory Diet
You may have heard your occupational therapist recommend a sensory diet. If you’re anything like me, you hear the word “diet” and run in the opposite direction. We associate diets with life-altering patterns, commonly associated with restrictions. A sensory diet,…
Speech Language Therapy for Children | What You Need to Know
Speech therapy has been practiced for many years to help treat children with communication challenges. You may be wondering what exactly IS speech therapy? Most importantly, what is speech language therapy for children? These are common questions we ask ourselves…
