Telehealth has made speech therapy more accessible and flexible for families, and its approach evolves depending on your child’s age and developmental stage. Here’s a breakdown of what telehealth speech therapy might look like for different age groups. Speech Therapy Telehealth: What to Expect by Age Ages 0-3: Parent Coaching for Early Learners At this…
If you’re a parent or caregiver in Chicago, IL exploring AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices for your child, the process can feel overwhelming. AAC device funding will be a top priority and between insurance paperwork, IEP planning, and device trials, knowing where to start is key. Whether you’re navigating school-based AAC support, private insurance,…
Birthdays are incredible milestones—but for parents of children with autism, creating a joyful birthday party for your child can also bring unique challenges. The sensory overload, social expectations, and unfamiliar routines can be overwhelming for a child on the spectrum. However, with a little planning and understanding, birthday celebrations can be tailored to your child’s…
Toilet training is a significant milestone in every child’s development, but for some, it can come with unique challenges that leave parents feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. If your child struggles with sensory sensitivities, motor skills, or emotional regulation, the process might feel like an uphill battle. This is where occupational therapy…
Mealtime is often a cherished family experience, filled with laughter, bonding, and nourishment. But for some families, it can become a source of daily stress and worry when a child struggles with mealtime success. If you’ve ever watched your child refuse food, cough while swallowing, or struggle to gain weight, you know how emotional and…
When your child is diagnosed with autism, it’s a life-changing moment that brings both uncertainty and hope. As a parent, one of your first steps is finding the right therapy center. This needs to be a space where your child can thrive and reach their full potential. Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA Therapy is known…
Speech is a complex motor activity that involves the coordination of muscles in the mouth, face, and respiratory system. For some children, this coordination comes naturally. However, some children experience challenges or speech sound disorders that make speaking clearly a significant hurdle. As pediatric speech therapists, we work closely with children facing speech sound production…
A calming corner can be a great tool to help support children’s self regulation needs. These spaces are designed for children to isolate, calm, and re-organize in a meaningful way. A self regulation calming corner can be used to take a sensory break and calm down when they are feeling upset, overwhelmed or overstimulated. A calming corner…
Bottle refusal is defined as when a baby refuses to accept milk from a bottle, either initially or ongoing. Parents often seek support when their baby consistently refuses to take milk from a bottle and they are in need of: A nursing mother who needs to return to work. A nursing mother anticipating a separation…
