Tools for Parents
A collection of 59 posts
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1 Year Old Speech Milestones
Have you and your partner been chatting endlessly with your toddler, waiting for them to elicit a reply of any...
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How to Tell If Your Child Has an Articulation Disorder
Nearly 1 in 12 American children have a disorder which relates to their voice, speech, or language. A large proportion...
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How The Gardiner Scholarship Helps Florida’s Children with Unique Abilities Receive Online Speech Therapy
Good news for parents and caregivers in Florida! Your child may qualify for the Gardiner Scholarship and can receive online...
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Three Benefits of Creating A Vision Board: Tips to Make It A Fun Holiday Tradition
Every December, I purchase a variety of poster boards, collect magazines, head to our local art store for scrapbooking materials...
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The Latest Scholarship News for Florida Special Needs Kids
Good news for Florida residents! Your child may be eligible for the Gardiner Scholarship. Also known as the PLSA, Personal...
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Does my Child Need Speech Therapy?
To Call or Not To Call? That is the Question! Sometimes I think children should be born with a playbook....
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The Power of the Pause
I recently received an inquiry from a well-meaning dad who was concerned about his son’s overuse of the phrase,...
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Does your child speak clearly?
Though communication begins with babbling, the actual art of articulation involves incredible coordination of many body parts including your tongue,...
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The Case of the Cafeteria Plate
I recently treated an 8-year old child with severe autism who would only “eat” specific food from a specific plate,...
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Learning to Self Regulate: Speech Therapy for Aspergers Syndrome
Asperger’s syndrome is presently considered to be under the umbrella of all types of Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD....
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Your Guide to Childen's Language Disorders
What if you could help your child live a happier and more productive life? This is what all parents want...
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Back On Speaking Terms: Top 5 Qualities To Look For In A Speech Therapist
Speech therapy is the savior in more circumstances than many people are aware of. A speech therapist helps those ranging...