When we talk about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) the focus is typically on boys. Autism affects 1 in 68 children, and affects boys...

Learn the signs for identifying autism spectrum disorders

The announcement that Toys R Us would be permanently shutting its doors was quite a blow to Baby Boomers and Generation Xers. I have...

This week is Read Across America Week and schools across the country are celebrating literary works of authors like Dr. Seuss and many...

As adults we all play an important role in giving children a voice and guiding them through life. This short video is impactful and...

I recently attended a great seminar on fluency disorders- specifically fluency disorders in children. (A fluency disorder, or...

The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now offers a free app to help parents monitor their children's development. From birth to age 5...

Happy New Year! A new year signifies a fresh start and new opportunities. I have not made resolutions per se, but I do have plans for...

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As therapists, we rely on following a child‘s interests to guide therapy sessions. Children (and adults) are always more likely to...

Although I am not a proponent for children watching lots of TV, I am a fan of Dora the Explorer. My oldest daughter watched it and picked...

It’s Fall! It’s October and the Autumn/ Halloween activities are in full gear. I came upon this quick and easy craft activity while...

In my last post Book reading I talked about reading and shared attention. Often I find that having a visual example helps demonstrate...

I have written a lot about the importance of play for children on this blog as well as on my Facebook page. I believe strongly in the...

As a speech language pathologist (and a mom) I rely heavily on developing routines. I fully recognize that developing routines teaches...

Phonological processes are patterns that young children use to simplify adult speech. These errors are mistakes that typically...

Summer 16 has been busy yet FUN! I haven’t posted in a few weeks, but I have had you all on my mind. The warm summer days have led to...

I recently had the honor of participating as a presenter at Johns Hopkins University’s first annual Early Child Care and Education Expo....

When it comes to posting online, going viral is a good thing. The most recent viral video I have seen was of an adorable baby boy. The...

This fall I took on another position- as the assistant coach to my 12 year old daughter’s basketball team. It’s not a competitive...