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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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Nov 12, 2020
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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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Nov 5, 2020
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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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Oct 27, 2020
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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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Oct 13, 2020
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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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Sep 16, 2020
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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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Sep 9, 2020
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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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Aug 26, 2020
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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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Aug 19, 2020
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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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Aug 10, 2020
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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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Aug 5, 2020
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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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Jul 6, 2020
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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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Jul 6, 2020
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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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Jul 6, 2020
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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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Jun 29, 2020
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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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Jun 29, 2020
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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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Jun 26, 2020
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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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Jun 9, 2020
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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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Jun 9, 2020
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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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Jun 3, 2020
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Establishing Bedtime Routines for Children
"Sleep is an essential part of our day to ensure we are healthy and ready to engage in what life has to offer. Going to sleep and getting...

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Jun 3, 2020
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