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Navigating the Journey of Pediatric Feeding Disorder
Navigating the Journey This process of finding the best and the brightest to help care for your child dealing with PFD can be very...
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- Nov 12, 2020
Myths and Signs of Pediatric Feeding Disorder
Myths and Signs of Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) When it comes to Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD), there’s a lot of phrases that can...
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More Than Speech
- Nov 5, 2020
What to Know About Pediatric Feeding Disorder
This is a condensed version of the Feeding Family Matters Guide. If after reading you want more information, follow the link at the end...
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More Than Speech
- Oct 27, 2020
School Tips for Parents: Academic Success & Social Participation
Occupational therapy can help students succeed in academic performance and social participation. Occupational therapy practitioners use...
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More Than Speech
- Oct 13, 2020
How does feeding affect speech development in children?
When we think about feeding and speech development, at first glance, the two may not seem interconnected. Sure, we speak and eat with our...
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More Than Speech
- Sep 16, 2020
Late Blooming or Language Problem?
"Children learn to talk at different times. How do you know if your child is a late talker or has a language problem? Read the tips below...
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More Than Speech
- Sep 9, 2020
5 Tips to Share With Parents of Preschoolers Who Stutter
"As a speech-language pathologist who works with preschool children who stutter, I often hear the same questions from parents: Is there...
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More Than Speech
- Aug 26, 2020
Three Structures in a Child’s Mouth That Can Cause Picky Eating
"Babies, toddlers, and older children can develop feeding difficulties—ranging from general picky eating to severe feeding disorders—for...
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More Than Speech
- Aug 19, 2020
Collaboration Corner: 10 Easy Tips for Parents to Support Language
"As we make our way through the lazy days of summer, schedules change, and things relax. My usual theme is collaboration; parents can be...
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More Than Speech
- Aug 10, 2020
10 Ways Children With Language Disorders Can Maintain Both Physical Distance and Social Connection
"Social distancing or more accurately, physical distancing is now our way of life. As difficult as it is, it's our new normal, at least...
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More Than Speech
- Aug 5, 2020
When Can Kids Feed Themselves? (and other mealtime milestones)
How Eating & Self-Feeding Relate to Occupational Therapy "Is it difficulty with hand-eye coordination or fine motor skills needed for...
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More Than Speech
- Jul 6, 2020
11 Tips to Improve a Child’s Communication Using Signs
"We see it every day with our young clients: When they’re hungry, thirsty, hurt, tired, or want a specific toy or activity, they whine,...
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More Than Speech
- Jul 6, 2020
Establishing Morning Routines for Children
"The morning routine is sometimes the most dreaded part of the day. Parents have to get themselves and the kids up, dressed, fed,...
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More Than Speech
- Jul 6, 2020
3 Tips for Parents to Help Kids With Autism Eat
"Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience difficulty accepting a variety of tastes, textures and temperatures of...
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More Than Speech
- Jun 29, 2020
Building Play Skills for Healthy Children & Families
" What is play, and why is it important? Play is can be defined as “any spontaneous or organized activity that provides enjoyment,...
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More Than Speech
- Jun 29, 2020
Music and Movement for Addressing Motor Dyspraxia and Social Skills of Children With Autism
" Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with difficulties in sensory processing, motor planning,...
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More Than Speech
- Jun 26, 2020
Kid Confidential: Teaching Parents the Power of Play
" Play is such an integral part of a child’s development as it affects all areas of growth including, but not limited to, social skills,...
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More Than Speech
- Jun 9, 2020
School Readiness Preparation Tasks and Activities
Below are a list of helpful tips and strategies parents can do at home to help prepare their child for preschool or VPK: "Social...
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More Than Speech
- Jun 9, 2020
Why are school readiness skills important?
What is school readiness? "School readiness refers to whether a child is ready to make an easy and successful transition into school. The...
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More Than Speech
- Jun 3, 2020
Coaching Parents to Foster Their Child’s Expressive Language Skills
" I recently had the opportunity to provide tele-speech-language services to a toddler with autism spectrum disorder. I knew it would be...
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