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October 24, 2016

When Toilet Training Doesn't Work

The truth is that many kids beyond the age of toilet teaching (generally older than 4 years) who frequently soil their underwear have a condition known as encopresis. They have a problem with their bowels that dulls the normal urge to go to the bathroom — and they can't control the accidents that typically follow. Children with developmental or behavioral disabilities may also have difficulty learning a consistent bathroom routine. Read More

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October 18, 2016

Language delays-before your child talks

We work with many children who are pre-verbal. This means they aren't using words yet. As speech-language pathologists we work on how kids use language and how kids understand language. When a child is pre-verbal we are working on ways for them to communicate, but we also work on helping them to understand the world around them and what people are saying to them. Read More

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speech language pathologist

speech therapy

toddler

October 10, 2016

Progressive waiting- Helping Children to Fall Asleep Independently

When should children be able to fall asleep by themselves? Before their second birthday - usually much sooner - most kids have learned to fall asleep alone. They no longer need to have a parent hold them or lie down next to them until they drift off. If they wake during the night, they can get back to sleep on their own. Read More

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September 26, 2016

What is "Bedtime Fading"?

“Bedtime Fading” as a method for helping children who aren’t sleepy at bedtime Bedtime fading is an established method for helping a child “reset” his or her sleep clock. While this method is safe for children of any age, it works best for children 4 years and older Read More

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developmental disorder

September 20, 2016

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) classifies the following under complementary and alternative medicine: • Natural products: Vitamins, herbs and minerals • Mind and Body practices: chiropractic, massage, yoga, meditation, osteopathic manipulation, healing teach, and acupuncture • Other: homeopathy Read More

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September 12, 2016

High Protein Snacks help with Attention

Maintaining steady blood sugar throughout the day helps kids (and adults) avoid highs and lows of energy throughout the day. Smart snacking can help ward off afternoon sleepiness and inattention. Mom was right; breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Starting the day off with protein, carbohydrates and healthy fat will go a long way to keeping your blood sugar and snacking in in line for the day. Read More

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September 5, 2016

Developing Effective Pre-bedtime routines for kids with Autism

Beginning the pre-bedtime routine at the same time each evening will help your child’s body rhythms to get in sync. This will allow your child to feel less anxious, since he or she always knows what to expect. Read More

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August 29, 2016

Back to School: Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Back to school is a big transition time for all parents and all kids. For kids with special needs, and their families, it can be a little more stressful and require more planning and work. There are some things to do before school starts that can make the new school year start as smoothly as possible. Read More

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August 22, 2016

Emotions and Stuttering

Remember, stuttering behaviors are often cyclical. There can be good days and not so good days. There can even be more fluent weeks and less fluent weeks. Take note of situations that could be causing your child more “big feelings” and try to reduce these to help with fluent speech. Read More

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August 15, 2016

What is ADHD?

What is ADHD? ADHD stands for “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”. Some people call also call it “ADD” which is “Attention Deficit Disorder”, but in medical terminology this description is no longer used. Read More

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