What is Apraxia of Speech
What is Apraxia of Speech Childhood apraxia of speech or CAS is a disorder that interferes with the messages that travel from the brain in order for the mouth to move and form words. A child may be able to speak a word one time and unable to say the same word later....
Autism and Speech Therapy
Autism and Speech Therapy There are many different types of developmental disorder autism, and children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can have all sorts of symptoms. Common symptoms include repeating activities, not being able to make eye contact and having...
How to Introduce New Foods to Children with Speech and Language Issues
How to Introduce New Foods to Children with Speech and Language Issues Many children acquire mild selective eating issues at some point in their development. This problem is generally resolved with a little coaxing and a lot of patience. However, children with speech...
Simple Activities to improve your child’s motor development
Simple Activities To Improve Your Child’s Motor Development Children are developing motor skills from the moment they enter this world. Motor skills are actions and movements that are carried out when the brain, nervous system, and muscles work together to...
Strategies for Helping your Child with Sensory Processing Issues be Successful in the Classroom
Strategies for Helping your Child with Sensory Processing Issues be Successful in the Classroom Children with sensory processing issues tend to have strong problems in the classroom that limit their ability to be successful. Luckily, there are strategies that have...
What is Apraxia?
What is Apraxia? Apraxia is a neurological condition that makes it impossible or difficult for healthy muscles to perform certain movements. There are different forms of this condition, with one being childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). A child with CAS finds it...
At What Age Should my Child be Talking
At What Age Should My Child be Talking? For new parents, caring for their little ones during those first few years of life can be an amazing experience filled with joy and discovery. For many parents, it can also be an incredibly stressful time when they experience...
How to Recognize and Handle a Sensory Meltdown
For parents, there are different ways of dealing with a child’s tantrum. However, handling a sensory meltdown is entirely different, needing added and careful attention. It is important to first of all determine if your child is having a tantrum or a sensory...